Job Role
We are seeking a recently qualified or part qualified Accountant to perform all activities of the Finance function.
This role combines hands-on accounting expertise with business leadership, ensuring accurate, controlled and informative management reporting.
You will play a key role in providing timely financial information to enable senior management to make strategic decisions.
The role reports to the Head of Finance and Operations which is part of the COO function.Key Responsibilities
- Execute all accounting activity in the general ledgers for multiple currencies across multiple companies in multiple locations
- Liaise with external parties including Payroll, External Accountant, clientsâ Procurement and Finance functions
- Manage debtors, including the end-to-end invoicing process
- Manage supplier accounts, including maintaining supplier relationships, processing invoices, and preparing and raising all supplier payments
- Assist in the preparation of the monthly payroll
- Assist in the preparation of UK and ROI VAT returns
- Carry out various financial controls including a monthly general ledger reconciliation and substantiation process
- Assist in the preparation of various management reports each month including results flash, analysis and forecasting.
- Provide commentary on the results, highlighting areas for attention and recommendations of next actions
- Cash flow management of a number of bank accounts (Including monthly bank reconciliations)
- Work on client proposals and government tenders to provide input to and challenge of costings and profit projections
- Assist in the preparation of full interim and year-end management accounts
- A key role in leading the design of process automation
Key Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years experience as a management accountant in a similar finance role
- Qualified Accountant or Nearly Qualified Accountant working towards qualification
- A strong control mindset and attention to detail
- Be able to engage effectively with a number of stakeholders
- Very strong communication and written presentation skills
- Very proficient in Microsoft office, especially Excel
- Technology literate
- Proactive and able to think beyond narrow tasks to the bigger picture, with an awareness of commercial considerations and risks, challenging where appropriate
- Able to critically examine processes and procedure and have the confidence to make recommendations for improvements
- Provide support to other areas of the COO department as required
- Collaborate with all departments, particularly on projects being explored or implemented
- A can-do attitude
Nice to Have
- Experience with Quickbooks
