Accountant

Reed Finance are exclusively partnered with a client in the Uckfield area who are seeking an experienced Accountant to join their friendly team and support the Company Accountant. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of maintaining records, preparing accounts, VAT Returns, and reports across multiple companies. This is a hands-on role that may require assistance with daily documentation, transactions, payments, and filing during busy periods. Attention to detail and the ability to work independently are crucial for this position.

Day-to-day duties as Accountant:

• Manage, support, and develop an accounts team of 9 with 3 direct reports.
• Ensure accurate records are kept for all group and associated entities.
• Prepare and review accounts for multiple companies.
• Prepare, review, and submit monthly & quarterly VAT returns for multiple companies.
• Assist with tax records and returns for the company, employees, and directors, including P11 and Self-Assessment.
• Administer the company pension scheme.
• Provide ad hoc reporting as required by the business.
• Develop and improve accounting systems, processes, and reporting.
• Administer insurance cover across the group.
• Manage rental income & expenditure, debtors, and track property leases, including the development of systems and records.
• Handle Companies House administration and provide legislative guidance.
• Assist with the annual audit and tax calculations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Meticulous attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
• Proactive can-do approach with the ability to work independently.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Strong reconciliation experience (Sales, Bank, Purchase Ledger, Payroll, VAT, etc.).
• Competent user of Sage 50 Accounts, Excel, and MS Office.
• Good working knowledge of VAT legislation and Making Tax Digital (MTD).
• Management experience, including coaching and development of a team.
• Ability to discuss financial performance and accounting requirements at all levels with both financial and non-financial staff.

Desirable:

• Qualified or in the latter stages of an accounting qualification.
• Experience in accounts within a large retail company.
• Experience with software implementation.