Accountant

Overview

Accountant JCT600 VLS want to be the trusted partner of choice for UK businesses and their employees by providing the highest quality vehicle funding and management solutions. We will do this by investing in and developing our people, utilising the latest technology, enhancing our operational efficiency and maintaining our innovative and vibrant culture. In our market, we operate with a difference and that makes all the difference to our customers.

Purpose of the role – Ensure the accurate processing, recording and completion of all accounts information and supporting the Brand Financial Controller in maintaining effective financial control of the business in line with all required JCT600 and legislative policies.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support the Accounts team consisting of our Credit Controller, Purchase Ledger Controller and Accounts Assistant. Undertaking monthly one to one catch ups and annual reviews.
• Oversee core transactional accounts processes including but not limited to bank reconciliation reviews, approving purchase invoices, reviewing weekly payment runs, approving bank payments and completing monthly finance house reconciliations.
• Be the point of escalation for all accounts related queries from your team and the wider business.
• Prepare, process and keep a record of monthly accounting journals including but not limited to accruals, prepayments, stock, payroll, fixed assets, revenue and expenses.
• Manage the entire VLS Balance Sheet in line with JCT600 Group requirements, preparing all monthly reconciliations and investigating all issues in a timely manner.
• Undertake monthly variance analysis on overheads, comparing to prior year and forecasts.
• Perform monthly sales and purchase ledger reviews with your team, identifying old or concerning balances for escalation to the Financial Controller.
• Submit a quarterly VAT return to our central Group Accounts department.
• Assist with the production of the year-end accounts pack including the debtors\’ analysis and tax pack.
• Provide data and analysis during the annual budgeting exercise, particularly for overheads.
• Ensure that all accounting and administrative tasks within your area of responsibility are carried out in line with company procedures.
• Be a key point of contact during the annual external audit and annual funder audits.
• To continually evaluate and identify opportunities for process improvements within the Accounts department, keeping process notes up to date.
• Liaise with our IT team during system upgrades to ensure accounting functions are operational.
• To work closely with key internal stakeholders and to escalate any concerns to senior management.
• To provide cover and support for the Credit Controller, Purchase Ledger Controller and Accounts Assistant.
• To personify the Company Values at all times and contribute to the motivation, performance and behaviours of the Accounts team.

The successful applicant will:

• Ideally be an ambitious part qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) aiming to finish their qualification in the next few years.
• Have experience within sales ledger, purchase ledger and general accounts administration in a fast-paced systems orientated environment.
• Have previous experience posting month end journals and reconciling balance sheet accounts.
• Have strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS policies.
• Naturally fit within our vibrant and customer centric culture
• Ability to create and develop a culture of continuous improvement.
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical approach and ordered record keeping.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent IT skills and systems experience, including Microsoft Excel.
• Treat your accountabilities and responsibilities as personal commitments.
• Ability to quickly build strong relationships.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Desire to want to learn and develop through our internal programmes and accountancy qualifications training agreement.

Why join JCT600 and what is in it for you?

As part of our ambition to be best place to work, we offer:

• A highly competitive salary dependant upon skills and experience.
• A life assurance plan and a company pension subject to T&C\’s.
• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days at 5 years\’ service and 30 days at 10 years\’ service plus bank holidays.
• Flexible and hybrid working policies.
• 26 weeks paid maternity leave and 4 weeks paid paternity leave.
• A range of training and leadership development programmes.
• Colleague referral scheme worth up to £1000 per referral.
• Preferential Service Rates (This includes family and friends)
• Long service reward and Loyalty incentives.

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Our Ambition

It is our ambition to make JCT600 the best place to work. We aim to treat our colleagues with respect and support their development. Everyone connected with JCT600 contributes to our success, cares about performance and strives to be the best they can be. This creates a sense of fun, caring and teamship which is unrivalled in its industry. Our ambition is also to make JCT600 the best place shop. It feels different. Our people care about customers and show genuine interest in them as individuals. We don\’t want them to feel processed. Because our teams are great and customers are delighted it follows that JCT600 will become the best dealer partner a Brand could hope for. We can invest, we perform well and our people are a pleasure to deal with. JCT600 simply want to be the best people to do business with.

JCT600 provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. Integral to our values is our commitment to supporting diversity and inclusion for each and every colleague and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to gender, ethnicity, pregnancy, religion, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.