Accountant

Our client, a fast growing SME, is looking for a Company Accountant due to retirement.

About This Position

We are looking for an Accountant to join our team. Reporting to the Managing Director, this role is an integral part of the Finance / Administration team, and, a key function for the business.

Duties:

• Complete quarterly management accounts
• Provide detailed, timely and accurate financial reports (Cashflow, Balance Sheet, Fixed Assets, Profit and Loss, Trial Balance and other necessary ad-hoc financial reports)
• Customer direct debit submissions
• Raising sales invoices and statements
• Managing customer credit Insurance and working with Credit Insurers
• Bank Reconciliation
• Managing Sage system
• Overseeing the Accounts Payable function and authorising payments
• Manage the accounting system to ensure consistency, accurate entry, and accurate reporting of all accounts
• Process Payroll & Benefits monthly
• Preparing and submitting VAT Quarterly
• Escalate finance and accounting issues to leadership team when necessary
• Ensure consistency of existing accounting systems through creating, maintaining, and enforcing standards and procedures
• Preparing and processing month end journals, accruals, prepayments and stock journal

Experience and Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant or qualified by experience
• Intermediate knowledge of other common software applications (Microsoft Office, Excel)
• Sage Payroll experience
• Experience of implementing and improving systems and processes

Person Specification

• Highly motivated to drive change and improve standards, control and processes across the company
• Passionate, driven and confident communicator at all levels
• Great team player with an eye for detail and accuracy

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person