Job Description

The job

• Production of accurate and well-presented management accounts, forecasts and variance analysis in line with defined timescales.
• Preparation and reconciliation of balance sheet control accounts.
• Assist in the production of year-end statutory accounts
• Review of daily KPI’s prior to circulation
• Process journals including calculation of accruals and prepayments.
• Monitor and maintain the fixed asset register
• Oversee the stock control process
• Process payroll and pension payments ensuring accurate recording of transactions.
• Process quarterly VAT returns ensuring accurate submission to HMRC
• Oversee purchase and sales ledger ensuring timely close-down for monthly management accounts
• Ensure purchase and sales ledger queries are dealt with in timely and professional manner.
• Ad-hoc finance projects

The person specification

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA finalist or recently qualified
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and providing accurate management information
• Excellent understanding of Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Word
• Prior experience of working in a busy finance department
• Proven experience in developing new processes and procedures
• Ability to communicate detailed and complex information effectively and professionally to a wide range of people
• Ability to solve problems using initiative and creativity; identify and propose both practical and innovative solutions
• Evidence of ability to undertake and deliver projects.
• Experience of Sage Line 50 and Sage Payroll is ideal

Salary & benefits

• Salary is £37,000 - 42,000 per annum.
• Holidays are 24 days plus bank holidays (up to 27 days awarded for long service)
• Workplace pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Free car parking

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities