Accountant

Accountant

• Job Type: Part-time (2 days per week, flexible)
• Location: Brighton

Reed Finance are seeking a qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) to lead the transition from an external accountancy practice to an internal function for a diverse group of companies. This role is crucial and will handle financial operations across multiple businesses and sectors.

Initially this role is expected on a fixed term contract basis of either 6 or 12 months, however could well because permanent following this.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Take over the accounting responsibilities from the external accountancy practice.
• Manage bookkeeping and final accounts preparation using accounts systems.
• Work closely with the management team to streamline financial processes.
• Actively participate in the reduction, streamlining, and winding down of selected companies to focus on core businesses.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards across all active companies.
• Provide strategic financial insights to aid in decision-making and business growth.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified accountant with a solid background in managing multiple company accounts.
• Proficient in using Sage for bookkeeping and TaxCalc for final accounts.
• Experience in handling financial operations across various sectors.
• Strong organisational skills to manage accounts for a large group of companies.
• Excellent communication skills to coordinate with different stakeholders within the group.
• Ability to work independently and make strategic decisions.

Benefits:

• Flexible working days.
• Opportunity to play a key role in the strategic transition of financial operations.
• Exposure to a diverse range of industries within the group.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Our client are looking for the right person to join them immediately, so being available immediately or at very short notice is essential.