Accountant

Job Title:Part-Time Accountant
Company:L A Comms Ltd
Location:Skipton
Working Hours:Monday Friday, 10:00 AM 3:00 PM

Salary:£35,000 £40,000 (Pro-rated for Part-Time) + Commision

L A Comms Ltd is seeking a conscientious, detail-oriented, and skilledPart-Time Accountantto join our dynamic team in Skipton. This is an exciting opportunity for a tech-savvy accountant with practical industry experience, particularly in systems implementation, financial reporting, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Journals & Reconciliations:Monthly preparation of prepayments, accruals, and deferred income journals, alongside the reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Payroll & Taxation:Provide monthly salary information to the payroll bureau and ensure timely payments to the bureau. Manage PAYE, NIC, and VAT payments to HMRC.
• VAT Returns:Preparation and submission of monthly VAT returns.
• Forecasting & Reporting:Create and maintain an accurate forecasting tool to monitor performance to date and predict year-end outcomes.
• Financial Reporting Development:Develop and maintain financial reporting methods to meet the evolving needs of the management team.
• Profitability Analysis:Analyse the profitability of events, comparing current results with prior years to identify trends and opportunities.
• Financial Guidance:Provide financial analysis and guidance to the Managing Director, highlighting potential areas for business performance improvements.

Ideal Candidate:

• Practical industry experience in accounting, with a solid understanding of financial management and controls.
• XeroExperience: Proven expertise with Xero, including payroll, commissions, VAT, pensions, and HMRC submissions.
• Strong knowledge ofVATreturns.
• Experience in preparingPrepayments, Accruals,Deferredincome journals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• A track record of creatingForecasting toolsand implementing methods to enhanceFinancial Reportingfor management teams.
• Conscientious who is introverted, detail-focused, and self-driven to deliver quality work.
• A problem-solver who proactively identifies issues and introduces process improvements.
• Tech-savvy with the ability to quickly adapt to new systems and software.
• Capable of holding people accountable and directly asking questions to ensure alignment with financial goals.

Ability to Commute/Relocate:

• Skipton:Reliably commute or plan to relocatebefore starting work (required).

Benefits:

• Company eventsto foster team bonding and morale.
• Company pensionto support your future.
• Free parkingfor a hassle-free commute.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a significant impact as part of a small, collaborative team.
• Competitive salary with the potential for growth in a thriving business.

If youre an accountant with a strong systems background, attention to detail, and a passion for driving financial improvements, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to become a valued part of the L A Comms Ltd team!Click the "Apply Now" button now for immediate review or please send your CV to Recruitment @ lacomms.com