Job Description

This role's primary objective is to work alongside the Financial Controller to ensure accurate accounting and the smooth running of accounting duties.

Duties

• General bookkeeping up to Trial Balance using Xero accounting software
• Complete day to day administration of the Group Accounts Payable function, incorporating the processing and payment of supplier invoices, staff expenses, undertaking reconciliations and associated tasks
• Group Bank Reconciliations
• Management of Company Credit Card Accounts
• Preparation of monthly journals, to include accruals and prepayments
• Quarterly VAT Returns
• Fixed Assets management and monthly depreciation calculation
• Intercompany Account and Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Accurate filing of Finance documentation
• National Statistics submissions
• Support the Financial Controller in the production of monthly and year end accounts, budgets and forecasts
• Carry out ad hoc analysis at the request of Financial Controller and Directors
• Assisting with the implementation of Xero Payroll Module
• Processing Monthly Payroll for the Group (circa 60 employees)
• Monthly PAYE payments
• Company Pension Returns
• P11d Submissions
• Management of Company Healthcare and Benefit schemes alongside the People Team
• Dotted line management of our Client Account with regards to Management Accounts preparation
• Provide cover for other team members when needed

What we offer?

• Competitive Salary
• Private Healthcare, Company Pension, Travel Insurance & subsidized gym membership
• Discretionary bonus
• Hybrid working: 3 mandatory days in the office and up to 2 days working from home
• Potential for study support and course sponsorship for strong performers

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Qualified Accountant: Either CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualified or overseas equivalent; those part qualified or qualified by experience will also be considered
• Experience of managing a payroll process is essential
• Confident using Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and lookups), Microsoft Outlook and preferably Xero Accounting or Sage Intact software
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency.
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and excellent written communication - you will be business partnering with all the departments within the business
• A team player who would thrive in our collaborative culture
• A fantastic problem solver who can identify an issue and proactively suggest a solution
• Experience within a professional services or agency environment would be preferred
• An understanding of US financial, banking and payroll processes would be advantageous but not essential