Job Description

• Supporting timely production of the monthly management accounts, including preparing and posting journals and reconciliation of control accounts
• Processing purchase invoices, matching to purchase orders, goods received notes and authorisations
• Credit card processing and reconciling
• Maintain Fixed Asset Register
• Prepare the audit file and manage the audit information request lists, including full balance sheet reconciliation and lead schedules, and liaising with external auditors
• Preparation of monthly payroll for the company for approval by the Financial Controller and CFO.
• Liaising with external payroll providers, reviewing payroll reports for discrepancies.
• Set up bank payments for authorisation
• Staff expenses processing
• Assist the Financial Controller as required
• Cover roles of the Finance Assistant as necessary

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

You will support and represent our core values: To Care, To Deliver, To Innovate
Logical and analytical, a problem solver
Proactive and forward-thinking
Confident in all forms of communication
Organised and attentive to detail
Able to work both independently and as part of a team
The ability to work efficiently and in line with processes
Personable and outgoing, with a good sense of humour

• ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified is essential
• Previous experience in similar role (at least 2 years) is essential
• Computer & IT literate, including Microsoft Office suite especially Excel is essential
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills is essential
• You will have a strong academic background and be educated to advanced Maths and English is essential
• Organised, proactive, adaptable and quick to learn is essential
• Ability and attitude to meet and/or exceed results and activity targets is essential
• Strong analytical skills and good attention to detail is essential
• The ability to manage a busy and varied workload, balancing Management Accountant responsibilities along with assisting with the purchase and sales ledger functions is essential
• Strong communication skills with the ability to confidently communicate with senior management is essential
• Strong/excellent excel skills is desirable