About the Role
In the role of Company Accountant, you manage the daily finances and report to the CFO and senior managers on a day-to-day basis. The Accountant role also requires a business partnering approach with other operational leaders. You will coordinate and manage all aspects of the finance department including maintaining all financial and balance sheet schedules, complete month-end processes, and ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.
Key responsibilities include:
Prepare monthly management accounts
Maintain cashflow forecast including daily bank reconciliations and weekly reporting
Raise payments for authorisation in line with credit supplier agreements
Payroll - gather all employee information & liaise with external provider, raise payments, reconcile accounts, and act as the point of contact for all payroll enquiries
Balance sheet reconciliation and posting month-end journal entries
Preparing, recording and where applicable communicating Supplier and customer statement reconciliations
Prepare VAT returns for management approval ensuring timely submissions
Develop both leading and lagging KPIs to track business performance, not just limited to financial, but including delivery performance
Maintenance of internal controls
Support the annual audit activity
Complete any mandatory company returns
Prepare margin analysis based on customer and project financials, with the ability to forecast to conclusion
Monitor and report fleet costs i.e. maintenance trends, fuel usage
Assist with the preparation of the annual company budget and quarterly updates as required
Control of petty cash
Support office administrator in inputting sales and purchase invoices
Manage company insurances, business rates, leasing, health scheme, and company cars
Cover the accounting and reporting for any subsidiaries as acquired or created
Other ad-hoc activities which might be required from time to time including but not limited to: capital expenditure requisitions, bespoke reporting, and business planning/scenarios and their financial implications
Person Specification
Fully qualified accountant required
Sound analytical skills with good attention to detail
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and self-management skills
Ability to communicate with non-financial people to ensure a level of understanding
A flexible, pro-active, and willing approach, comfortable working within a small team
An innovative and inquisitive mind to challenge and improve existing and new processes and controls
An understanding of financial data and analytical ability
Ability to produce accurate work and the self-motivation to meet targets
Hold a current UK driving licence
Have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship
1 day working from home per week
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