Our client is a dynamic, highly commercial, rapidly expanding, market leading supplier of innovative technology products into the defence and security industries. Already well-established, they are looking to double in size over the next couple of years, both in the UK and their offices in Europe and the Middle East.
They now seek a personable and capable Financial Accountant to handle all of the group’s finance functions, including accounting, financial reporting, financial forecasting and budgeting. This is a hands-on role reporting to the Chief Financial Officer.
Key responsibilities of the Financial Accountant:
- Monthly management accounts and other reporting, as required.
- Forecasting, budgeting, financial planning, cash flow and cash management.
- Performing / oversight of all regulatory functions, including monthly VAT return and monthly EC sales list, and similar.
- Organising and managing financial audits to comply with current legislation both in UK and overseas
- Management of daily accounts routines, journals, bank transactions, prepayments, accruals, maintenance of fixed asset register, timely and controlled supplier payments, reconciliations.
- Responsible for stock control ensuring strong controls are in place
- Controlling costs and working with both budget holders look to drive efficiency and cost savings
- Support senior managers providing guidance and reporting
- Oversee and take responsibility for credit control.
- All Payroll and pensions administration, UK and Overseas
- Liaison with the Company’s external accountants, to plan and complete year-ends, tax planning, calculations and returns.
- Liaison with the Company’s bankers in UK and Overseas
- Liaison with and reporting to parent company where applicable
- Support staff on Sage50 access and training
- Involvement in systems / IT development & improvement.
- Any other reasonable duties required to support the company in meeting its objectives
This is a business with momentum. They support and develop their staff and have created a great atmosphere in which the right person will develop their responsibility.
If you are interested in this role, please apply now with your CV for immediate consideration.