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Title: Head Office Payroll Accountant
Type: Full-time, permanent
Location: Central London, 1/2 days WFH
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + bonus + benefits
Our client is a multinational commodities trading group, headquartered in London. They are currently looking for a Management Accountant to join their high performing finance team on a permanent basis.
Responsibilities:
- Full ownership of monthly Payroll for approx. 100 head office employees.
- Responsibility for the preparation and control of intercompany, related party and third party reconciliations.
- Preparation of bank reconciliations and payment instructions
- Ensure all ledgers kept are up-to date (including daily bank reconciliations) and ownership of several accounting areas including (but not limited to) prepayments, accruals, fixed assets, inter-company positions, payroll journals, AR/AP ledgers and clearing of suspense and contra accounts;
- Preparation and input of journal entries for approval by Group Accountants
- Assisting Group Accountants with quarter end procedures.
- Assisting Chief Accountant with further accounting tasks when required
- Ensuring that accounting controls are adhered to at all times
- Maintenance and quarterly uploading of the Company’s lease, depreciation, deferred charges, interest accruals and other accounting schedules as required.
- Researching technical accounting issues and preparation of file notes and accounting memos for non-routine commercial transactions. (depending on experience)
Role Requirements
- The ideal candidate will be a part qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA with at least 5 years experience in an accounting function
- Payroll experience is essential
- Ability to work on own initiative or as a part of a team
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Candidates must have advanced Excel skills/analytical skills
