Are you looking for a stand alone Finance position with a rapidly growing SME that offers variety?

I am working on behalf of an expanding business that is looking for an experienced all rounder to provide support to the board and take ownership of all finance operations.

Key responsibilities of the Financial Accountant / Bookkeeper will include:

• Record all transactions in accounting system with all necessary bank and control account reconciliations - accounts receivable, payable, bank, and fixed assets
• Have full responsibility for the accounting function
• Debtor Management
• Control the receipt, authorisation, recording and payment of all purchase invoices, recognising opportunities for cost reduction where appropriate.
• Ensuring key suppliers are paid promptly and accurately
• Posting staff and director expenses
• Posting accruals and prepayments and deferred and accrued income, depreciation.
• Monthly management accounts
• Support the outsourced payroll with necessary information
• Ensure all statutory returns and payments are made in a timely manner, such VAT, PAYE and Corporation Tax
• Ensure compliance with all statutory rules, regulations and the company''s procedures and to update them accordingly
• Produce year-end information for the external accountants and to answer requests and queries necessary for the production of the annual accounts and tax returns.
• Develop and produce ad-hoc management reports for the business managers as required

The ideal Financial Accountant / Bookkeeper will possess the following attributes/skills:

• Experienced accountant
• A team player with a proactive attitude and ability to work on own initiative.
• Good eye for detail with ability to present findings to others clearly.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to effectively present technical data to non-technical managers across the business.
• Strong systems experience including Microsoft Excel

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant / Bookkeeper to join a vibrant organisation at an exciting time.

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