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Accountant
Part-time - four days per week
Hours 30 per week, this can to some degree be flexible – office based (Monday – Thursday)
The actual pay for 30 hours will be £29,562pa (FTE=£39,416), with a review after six months
Our client has a turnover of under 2 million, they are seeking an experienced Accountant to report to the General Manager. The role will be extremely interesting and varied working in a friendly environment and dealing with many none finance personnel.
You will be a key member of the management team and be responsible for the day-to-day accounting and financial management of two limited Companies:
• To ensure that appropriate financial controls are in operation, particularly concerning transactions
• To develop and improve financial and reporting systems in response to business needs
• To provide expert knowledge and support for Xero accounts
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Software
• Xero Accounts – experience preferred
• Power Retrieve – document archival – training provided
• Signable – document tracking – training provided
• Microsoft Office Suite – knowledge requiredÂ
General AccountsÂ
• Preparation and management of the Companies overall annual finance plan including direct costs, overheads
• Preparation of financial forecasts and latest estimates
• Oversight of bookkeeping activities for sales and purchase ledgers
• Preparation of accounts correspondence
• Dealing with telephone enquiries as required
• Processing, filing and archiving accounts paperwork in accordance with electronic filing system
• Month/Year End processing using Xero Accounts
Management Information and Accounts
• Preparation of management monthly accounts for issue to the Directors
• Comparisons of actual & budget and explanations of variances
• Overhead analysis
Taxation
• VAT Returns
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns and submission
• Prepare annual submission and payment for Corporation Tax
• Ensuring all tax payments are processed and carried out to avoid any penalties
Bank and Cash
• Monthly bank reconciliationÂ
• Posting nominal receipts and payments and recurring entries
• Preparation and management of monthly and rolling cashflowÂ
Sales Ledger and Credit Control
• Matching sales receipts to sales invoices
• Chasing outstanding sales invoices by telephone and e-mail
• Ensuring correct posting on Sage
Key Relationships
• Act as the day-to-day contact for accounts queries
• Liaise with external auditors and accountants
• Liaising and advising internal managers and colleagues
BENEFITS
• Company sickness scheme
• Free gym membership
• Subsidised meals
• Access to Company perks scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
This is a great role for a commercially minded Accountant who enjoys using their initiative. Xero accounting skills are required. It would be preferred if you had an accounting qualification AAT/ACCA/ACA or CIMA however candidates who are QBE (Qualified by Experience) are welcome to apply.
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