The Company Accountant is responsible for the general ledger and financial accounting of a subset of the UK Group.

Key responsibilities are to ensure that financial accounting entries are controlled in an appropriate manner, and that all monthly reporting is performed in line with Group and external timetables.

Client Details

Recognised global brand with growth plans.

Description

• Responsible for the day to day general ledger administration of a subsidiary , and develop full understanding of Management and Financial accounting for UK Limited business
• Prepare monthly Trading and Intercompany reporting
• Review the companies' respective fixed asset registers maintained by the assistant accountant, checking additions, disposals and depreciation are recorded correctly
• Prepare monthly schedules, supporting evidence and journals relating to accruals and prepayments
• Prepare monthly intra-Group recharges between companies for shared services
• Support the Group Financial Controller in the reconciliation of intercompany sales/purchase/loan balances
• Ensure all general ledger reconciliations are maintained on a monthly basis, with reconciling items cleared appropriately on a timely basis;
• Reviewed bank reconciliations for all company bank accounts (GBP and foreign currencies) performed by the accounts assistant, and prepare payment runs for authorisation by senior management
• Maintain appropriate controls and records around petty cash, and ensure expenditure is recorded accurately within the financial records of the business
• Ensure month-end periods are closed in line with internal and wider global Group timetables
• Prepare month-end management accounts for the Group to be reviewed by the Group Financial Controller and Finance Director
• Complete and submit UK VAT returns and PAYE Returns and payments on account in line with HMRC timetables
• Review and pay wages prepared by the payroll departments on a weekly and monthly basis
• Support external consultants in completing and submitting UK Corporation Tax returns and payments on account in line with HMRC timetables
• Support the external auditors in the review and completion of the statutory accounts
• Preparation of the annual financial statements and as well preparation of Budgets and Forecasts to be submitted
• Provide financial information and business partnering support to management and financial controller within the business on monthly basis
• Provide ad-hoc support to the business on matters relating to the financial record keeping of the Group companies
• Supervise the activities of a pool of Group purchase ledger clerks and an accounts assistant, providing coaching and mentoring as part of their ongoing development. Also recruiting new or replacement resource when required
• Liaise with the Group Payroll Administrator and Credit Controller on all matters relating to the Group companies for which the Company Accountant is responsible
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external contacts at all levels.

Profile

Essential requirements:

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA Qualified or QBE
• Experience of general ledger administration - day-to-day use of a recognised accounting software system, posting of month-end journals, etc
• Experience of SAP
• Experience of VAT and Corporation Tax reporting - preparation of data and electronic submissions
• Organises own work and prioritises own tasks
• Strong numeracy skills - demonstrates attention to detail and a high concern for accuracy
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) with internal and external stakeholders;
• Good IT skills - proficient in the use of Excel for manipulating and analysing data.

Desirable:

• Experience of One Office (Kerridge) or similar ERP system in an equivalent industry (stock, transport, installation projects).
• Progress made towards further accountancy qualification - e.g. ACCA, CIMA, ACA
• Intermediate Excel skills - Vlookups, pivot tables, SQL data extract/manipulation.

Job Offer

Competitive salary and benefits.