A role that offers a great deal of variety and will therefore suit someone with a flexible and adaptable approach to work. Technical accounting skills, as well as analytical abilities, are required.

Client Details

A reputable small-to-medium sized business based in the Chertsey area with free parking provided and easy access via public transport.

Description

The Transactional Accountant role involves;

• Ensure the recording of incoming cash receipts, includes standing orders & bank transfers are completed timely and accurately
• Close liaison with Financial Controller ensuring good coordination of month-end close procedures
• Ensure petty cash is managed within group policies with all transactions processed timely and accurately
• Produce accurate and timely balance sheet analysis with commentary
• Maintenance of the Fixed Assets Register
• Preparation of monthly management accounts including detailed commentary on any variances
• Compile monthly payroll updates and annual salary statements for internal members of staff
• Assist with the production of the annual statutory accounts
• Perform key reconciliations on a weekly basis across the bank accounts
• Initiate termly fee billing within Xero
• Maintain the accounts' payable and receivable ledgers ensuring accurate recording and processing of transactions
• Maintenance of all files and transactions to assist with the preparation of trial balance draft statement of financial activities and consolidated balance sheet in accordance with SORP
• Maintain and coordinate with offshore transactional team to ensure ledger accuracy within accounting software system (e.g. nominal, payroll, and purchase ledgers)
• Identify and recommend process changes for first line control failures
• Prepare timeline schedules to ensure the year-end audit process runs smoothly
• Ability to ensure deadlines and targets are achieved or surpassed
• Ability to work with minimum supervision & prioritise effectively under pressure
• Undertake ad hoc project work when required

Profile

The ideal candidate for the Transactional Accountant role will;

• Have worked in a similar role previously
• Strong and up to date technical accounting knowledge, including IFRS and UK GAAP
• Moderate Excel skills including Vlook-Ups, Pivot Tables, and basic formulas
• AAT qualified or equivalent with significant relevant equivalent experience
• Experience of Finance IT applications (e.g. Xero)
• A good level of oral and written communication skills

Job Offer

The Transactional Accountant role offers a competitive salary of £30-35,000 + benefits.

Please apply for further details.