- Preparation of the monthly financial statements including manual adjustments for deferred and accrued income.
- Monthly review, analysis and reporting to the board on performance
- Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Weekly updated cashflow forecasting
- Cost control and analysis of project/overhead expense management
- Assisting with bank reconciliations, for multi-currency accounts.
- Reviewing and approving purchasing invoices input by Finance Assistant.
- Signing off bi-monthly payment runs.
- Recording bank transactions and activity onto accounting software where not automated – customer receipts and direct debit payments etc.
- Preparation and submission of quarterly UK VAT return.
- VAT returns for Germany, Denmark, and The Netherlands – liaison with overseas tax specialists.
- Payroll reconciliation and calculating commission/bonus payouts.
- Posting journals such as accruals, payroll, ad-hoc.
- Producing various financial reports as required. E.g. weekly project revenue.
- Assisting with queries from external accountants – general enquiries as well as year-end closing.
- Ad-hoc duties as required.
- At least 2 years’ experience of working in a similar role.
- Part-qualified or fully qualified ACA, CIMA or ACCA
- Solid bookkeeping experience.
- Previous use of Xero.
- Ability to prioritise, plan and organise work.
- Proficient with Excel.
- Acute attention to detail, and numeracy skills.
- Professional approach with confident communication skills and a high standard of written and spoken English.
- Currency risk hedging.
- Willingness to take on responsibility.
- 40-50k depending on experience
- 25 days annual leave including an extra day for paid birthday leave
- Company social events