Commercial Accountant

Your new companyOur client is a rapidly expanding private equity-backed group business with ambitious growth plans. The organisation benefits from experienced Directors within their field, which creates a unique culture within the business. We are assisting with the appointment of a talented Commercial Accountant to join their head office Finance team based in Carlisle.Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for owning and reporting on key elements of the P&L.This position offers a balance between traditional financial responsibilities and working with the Financial Controller to develop commercial analysis and reporting for a fast-growing business.Your new roleThis job role will evolve with the rapid growth of the business, making this the perfect time to join and grow alongside the company. The role will be well-supported by the FC and CFO, and main responsibilities will include:

• Overall responsibility for revenue reporting and commercial analysis of revenues for a subscription customer base growing by c.4-5% every month, including analysis of variances to budget and monthly trends
• Leading on core accounting requirements related to subscription revenue reporting including deferred revenue, and IFRS15 revenue recognition and ultimately reporting revenue by customer
• Regular analysis of average revenue per customer by division and by product type, and reporting that analysis at month-end
• Work with the IT team on internal systems to present any revenue recognition issues/changes in a clear, concise manner
• Responsibility for other monthly activities, including but not limited to accruals and prepayments, intercompany reconciliations and the VAT return
• Preparation and analysis of financial and operational KPIs at month-end to support reporting
• Regular review of trade debtors and ensuring that the billing system and finance system reconcile, including ensuring invoices, credit notes and payments are allocated correctly and appropriate provisions for bad debts are made
• Supporting the Financial Controller with the year-end audit process and other statutory/regulatory requirements
• Working closely with the Financial Controller developing and documenting scalable finance processes and controls, driving efficiencies within the Finance team and reducing reporting timelines
• Support the Financial Controller with the implementation of a new ERP/Finance system within the next 12 months

This is a unique opportunity for someone to take ownership, question the status quo and grow with a rapidly expanding business.What you'll need to succeedPart-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA) or strong commercial accounting experienceKeen attention to detail and ability to analyse large volumes of dataExcellent communication skills both verbal and writtenIT literate with strong Microsoft Excel skills and willingness to develop these skills furtherAbility to work both independently and as part of a teamWhat you'll get in returnSalary dependent on experience and/or qualificationsFull-time permanent role, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9 - 5pm, option to work 1 day per week from home25 days annual leave + bank holidaysUp to 7% pension contribution4 times salary life insurance coverEmployee Incentive SchemeEmployee Referral SchemeAttractive workspaceWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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