Job Description

Accountant required to cover a maternity contract

Role reports into Accounts Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of monthly accounts from initiation right through to sign off in the area of profit & loss, balance sheet
• Preparation of Monthly Accruals/Prepayment/Stock Journals
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations & Nominal Analysis
• Preparation of quarterly accounting information, to include Cost Centre/Departmental Reporting
• Monitoring compliance with corporate policies, re Cash Management
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly Cash Reconciliations from various depots
• Preparation / filing VAT3/VAT RTD/Intra Stat and other statutory returns
• Preparation of monthly cash reports.
• Preparation of budgets / forecasts.
• Work individually and as part of a team to generate efficiency in the use of finance-related IT systems, utilising the ERP and consolidation systems to their full potential
• Other ad hoc duties/projects as may arise

Qualification:

• Qualified accountant of 3 years or more
• Have audit experience
• Proficiency in use of MS Excel and Word
• Ability to organize work effectively and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated analytical and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ambitious and driven.
• Have own transport