Job Description

You will have a background in a SME and will be able to perform end - end accounting, management accounts and maintain the books on a day to day basis in this sole accounts role. The principal role is to oversee the daily operations of the accounting department. To include maintaining the books, producing invoices, coordinating payments and receipts, analyzing data and producing financial reports or statements.

• Experience within a manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous.
• Balancing accounts/ Journal entries
• Payroll preparation with external accountant (outsourced Payroll processing).
• Processing sales invoices, receipts and payments.
• Completing VAT returns and checks.
• Checking company bank statements and Exchange rate management (USD/GBP/EU/CHF).
• Preparing cash flow statements. Cash flow reporting and forecasting.
• Credit control/ Credit check
• Bank reconciliations.
• Preparing financial reports and management accounts
• Supplier payments/ Aged Debtors report and action
• Petty cash/ Cash advances/ Expenses
• Ownership of the finance and accounting software use and implementation for accounts (OPERA 3)

Benefits

• 28 days holiday
• Performance related bonus
• Private health care scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Parking on site

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience within a manufacturing environment would be highly advantageous
• Good computer skills (especially with databases and financial software Opera 3, MS Excel, XRL),
• AAT / ACCA qualified/ part qualified highly advantageous but not essential