At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage day-to-day accounting activities and maintain accurate financial records.
- Company: Join a dynamic team in Haverhill with a focus on collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary of £40-50k and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work with a supportive Head Office Finance Team and gain valuable experience.
- Why this job: Make an impact by ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; part-qualified ACCA, CIMA, ACA preferred.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
We are seeking an Accountant to join our team who will manage the day-to-day accounting activities of the UK entity and maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date financial records. The role covers the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, month end closing, VAT compliance, management reporting, and statutory accounting requirements.
The Accountant will independently manage the accounting activities of the UK entity, with guidance, oversight, and support from the Head Office Finance Team.
Responsibilities:
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable.
- Perform bank, balance sheet, and intercompany reconciliations.
- Prepare monthly journals, accruals, prepayments, provisions, depreciation, and other accounting adjustments.
- Manage the month end and year-end closing process.
- Prepare VAT returns and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements.
- Support corporation tax compliance and provide required information to external tax advisors.
- Prepare audit schedules and coordinate with external auditors.
- Monitor cash balances, bank transactions, and working capital.
- Manage intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
- Ensure all accounting records are properly documented and supported.
- Maintain compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and issues independently.
- Ensure all statutory, tax, and financial reporting deadlines are met.
- Liaise with management, auditors, tax advisors, banks, suppliers, customers, and other relevant parties.
- Coordinate with the Head Office Finance Team on reporting, consolidation, accounting policies, controls, and other finance matters.
- Provide required financial information and reporting to Head Office within agreed deadlines.
- Implement Head Office accounting policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
- Perform other accounting and finance activities as required by management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Part qualified ACCA, CIMA, ACA, AAT, or equivalent is preferred.
- Good knowledge of UK accounting principles, VAT, and HMRC requirements.
- Experience with accounting software or ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, or similar.
- Good Microsoft Excel skills.
If you feel the above Accountant specification matches your professional background, click apply.
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