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Group Accountant

Robert Walters
Posted a day ago, valid for 19 days
Location

West Drayton, Greater London UB7 7TX, England

Salary

£40,000 - £48,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Robert Walters is seeking a Group Accountant for a fast-paced SME in West Drayton on a permanent basis.
  • The role involves maintaining financial records for three subsidiaries, managing accounts, and overseeing HMRC affairs.
  • Candidates should be qualified accountants (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with experience in managing an invoice discounting facility preferred.
  • The position offers a salary between £55,000 and £65,000, along with a company pension scheme and onsite parking.
  • This role requires predominantly onsite work, five days a week, and excellent communication and Excel skills.

Robert Walters are currently working in partnership with a fast paced, high growth SME business based in West Drayton who are seeking a Group Accountant to join them on a permanent basis.

The Group Accountant will work closely with the CFO and Managing Director of the organisation to provide sound Financial advice to the business which will underpin the growth plans of the business.

As the Group Accountant, you will be responsible for the following:

  • Maintain and update financial records for three subsidiaries using Sage Line 50
  • Maintaining accounts, verifying and posting transactions
  • Management of the invoice discounting facility including completing the monthly reconciliation
  • Management of all HMRC affairs in respect of VAT and PAYE submitting all necessary returns and being the main point of contact
  • Management of the company's credit insurance policy in relation the business' debtors
  • Maintenance of the bought ledger: batching, coding and inputting invoices
  • Setting up payment runs
  • Liaising with customers and suppliers: delivering exceptional customer service
  • Credit control; chasing outstanding debtors by telephone and email
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Assisting with month end close of accounts - balance sheet reconciliations, maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register, posting of prepayments and accruals, and production of accounts thereafter
  • Maintenance of lease schedules and associated capital and interest payments

Our client would love to speak to candidates with the following skillset:

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA,ACCA,CIMA or Equivalent)
  • Experience of managing an invoice discounting facility desireable
  • Excellent and confident communicator who enjoys building relationships
  • Ability to work quickly, accurately and to deadlines, using a logical and methodical approach
  • Excellent knowledge of Excel

On offer is a salary of £55,000 - £65,000 plus a company pension scheme, onsite parking and an opportunity to work closely with the leadership team to shape the future of the business.

Please note, this role would require someone to be based predominantly onsite, 5 days a week at our clients offices in West Drayton.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

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