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Accountant

Reed
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Carshalton, Surrey SM5 3PX

Salary

£35,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The company is seeking a Financial Accountant/Bookkeeper based in Carshalton, offering an annual salary of £35,000.
  • This full-time role requires AAT qualification and a strong background in accounting, with experience in CIS Tax Reporting and 3-way reconciliation.
  • Key responsibilities include managing financial operations, preparing management accounts, and overseeing bank transactions and reconciliations.
  • The ideal candidate should possess excellent IT skills, particularly in Sage 50 Accounts, and have strong interpersonal skills for team management.
  • Candidates should have relevant experience in accounting, ideally managing financial teams, to ensure effective oversight of the company's finances.
Accountant 
  • Annual Salary: £35,000
  • Location: Carshalton (100% office based)
  • Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a Financial Accountant/ Bookkeeper to oversee and manage our financial operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and effective management of company finances. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in accounting, excellent IT skills, and experience in managing teams.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Ensure timely and accurate production of management accounts, including profit and loss statements and balance sheets monthly.
  • Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations monthly, ensuring all balances are complete, accurate, and any differences investigated.
  • Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company, including management of cash flow.
  • Handle month-end accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting.
  • Monitor, process, and approve daily bank transactions and regularly reconcile all bank accounts.
  • Oversee sales and purchase ledgers, credit control, and credit card reconciliations.
  • Complete and file VAT returns, handle HMRC enquiries, and manage CIS submissions and statements.
  • Act as the primary contact for external accountants, providing necessary information and liaising with them to ensure timely filing of year-end accounts and statutory returns.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop one team member.
  • Run monthly payroll using Sage 50 Payroll and manage the auto-enrolment pension scheme, including direct uploads to the pension provider.
  • Process income, receipts, and expenses.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • AAT qualified.
  • Must have experience in CIS Tax Reporting and 3-way reconciliation.
  • Strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Very good knowledge of all areas of accounting and cash flow management.
  • Strong IT skills with proficiency in Sage 50 Accounts.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.