Job Description

The day to day bookkeeping duties are outsourced, the outsourcing partner needs regular monitoring and guidance by the junior management accountant.

The duties include;

· Preparation of monthly management accounts to agreed timescales, including balance sheet reconciliations and variance commentary

· Provide accurate and timely financial reporting (such as margin and departmental reporting)

· Maintain accruals and prepayments schedules

· Preparation of quarterly VAT returns

· Work closely with the UK Head of Finance to ensure the financial systems are fit for purpose

· Financial governance - to ensure the organisation’s policies are current and are being adhered to

· Assist with the annual budgeting process

· Assist with the year-end audit

· Cash flow planning

· Stock reconciliations

· Calculating staff commissions and processing payroll through a payroll bureau.

· Work with the Head of Finance on Finance initiatives and process improvements

· Preparation of financial analysis for board packs.

· Any other tasks required by the Head of Finance and Managing Director

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

High proficiency in Excel · Must be a people person · Strong teamwork skills essential · Positive 'can do’ attitude · An appetite to develop or change processes to improve efficiency · Commercially aware · Strong organisational skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach