We are looking for a near qualified or newly qualified Chartered Accountant to join our Finance team. Your role will include the co-ordination and preparation of the monthly management accounts, reporting on variances and providing commercial insight. You will be working closely with the business to assist with day-to-day finance management and identifying any commercial risks or opportunities to improve the business’ position.
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What you'll do- Monthly management reporting, this includes posting journals, preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, preparing accruals, liaising with finance representatives to finalise results
- Analyse monthly results for senior management and be able to explain variances month on month and versus forecast
- Assist with the preparation of consolidated reporting for Group and external party submissions to tight deadlines
- Ensuring that reporting is compliant with all relevant accounting standards and keeping up to date with new reporting standards that may impact the company
- Working with various group entities and reconciling inter-company transactions including foreign exchange transactions and transfer pricing
- Reviewing finance processes to ensure that improvements are made continuously to help the businesses run more efficiently
- Assist with the preparation of year-end financial statements and working closely with our auditors and tax team
- Assisting with system implementation projects and other ad hoc finance projects where necessary
- Managing creditor and debtor ledgers, ensuring there are minimal unreconciled transactions, and dealing with queries regarding payments or receipts
- Preparation and filing of annual PAYE Settlement agreements as well as quarterly VAT and CCL returns
What you'll need - Qualified or near-qualified Chartered Accountant
- Advanced excel skills is preferable
- Must be able to effectively communicate and present to senior management
- Knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS accounting standards
- Demonstrate ability to liaise with stakeholders and external parties confidently
- Organised and self-motivated, able to multi-task and prioritise to meet deadlines
- High focus on accuracy and attention to detail
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If this sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you.
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