Company Accountant

Job Description

A high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.

Your new company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful, SME privately owned business in a broad and influential finance role. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial information, maintaining strong controls, and supporting business decision-making across multiple companies.

Your new role

Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while producing timely and accurate financial reporting. Key responsibilities include:

• Producing monthly and consolidated management accounts
• Managing month-end and year-end processes
• Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
• Managing cash flow forecasting, banking relationships and supplier payments
• Overseeing VAT returns, fixed assets and statutory reporting
• Liaising with auditors and finance providers
• Providing financial analysis and reporting to Directors and business owners

What you'll need to succeed

You will be an experienced accountant with strong technical skills and the ability to work independently in a hands-on environment. You will be comfortable dealing with senior stakeholders and managing a varied workload.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience producing management accounts
• Strong month-end and financial reporting knowledge
• Excellent reconciliation and analytical skills
• Cash flow, budgeting and forecasting experience
• A proactive and organised approach
• Experience with Sage 50 would be advantageous

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional seeking a broad role with autonomy, responsibility and direct exposure to senior decision-makers.

Please note that this is a 5 day a week on-site role.

What you'll get in return

In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive a generous holiday and pension. The company really values its staff and there is a family atmosphere with alot of long-serving members of staff. You will be welcomed into this high performing team.

What you need to do now

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