Job Description

• Coordinate monthly payrolls for UK and international employees in conjunction with external payroll bureaus, including PAYE and pensions returns

• Coordinate all UK and international tax and regulatory compliance issues in conjunction with our international Accountants

• Prepare and submit information to statutory authorities

• Liaise with external advisors on the preparation of statutory financial information

• Review the monthly management accounts and VAT calculations

• Review of Balance Sheet Reconciliations

• Manage the preparation of annual statutory Accounts

• Manage insurance policies, renewals and claims

• Continually review internal company policy, controls and processes to improve and support evolving business requirements

• Provide day-to-day technical advice and support to accounts and operations team, providing training as required

• Coordinate UK and international office administration requirements for entities based around the world

• Coordinate advice to regional Sales Directors on financial matters arising in their region by working with our international Accountants.

• Expenses claims audit and processing

• AP invoice processing

• Credit Card transactional processing

• GL reconciliations

• Month end reporting tasks

• Annual audit preparations

• Ad-hoc accounts and administrative tasks as required

The Successful Applicant

This role would suit an experienced Accountant looking to develop their skills at Financial Controller level within a growing SME. The ideal candidate will be looking for a hands-on role with plenty of opportunities to grow and expand their financial and industry knowledge.

Qualifications

Educated to degree level and be a fully qualified member of CIMA/ACCA or similar body.

Personal Qualities

• Ability to take initiative, working with a number of differing priorities, and see things through to completion with a strong attention to detail and within required timescales

• Has strong decision-making skills, with ability to influence to effectively deliver day to day requirements of the Finance department and drive change where needed

• Able to work in situations of ambiguity, whilst being able to plan and organise current workload

• Ability to lead and manage a small team, with ability to delegate where needed to ensure work is delivered accurately and to a high standard

• Able to build strong relationships within the Finance team and other departments, along with key stakeholders in the business particularly at senior level

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Extensive experience of working in a dynamic accounts team and have experience of managing a small Finance team. Up to date technical knowledge of accounting regulations, processes and procedures Good understanding of business as well as financial issues Be familiar with a recognised accountancy and/or ERP system Have strong experience of using Microsoft Office software, particularly confident in Excel and data interrogation skills