Job Description
Senior Accountant - Part or Fully Qualified ACCA/CIMA
* Job Type: Full-time
* Location: Ipswich
* Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum
* Contract: Hybrid
We are seeking an experienced Accountant responsible for finance operations and reporting. This role requires good organisational skills and a "hands-on" approach to construct and expand upon existing financial processes and procedures. The Senior Accountant will have full ownership of the accounts of a subsidiary of the group, making this a pivotal role within our finance team.
Day-to-day of the role:
Month End Close Process:
* Prepare monthly overhead accruals and prepayments as part of the month-end close.
* Track and reconcile customer vouchers as deferred income.
* Conduct intercompany reconciliation and clearing between group companies.
* Manage intangible and tangible assets accounting and reconciliation, including capitalisation of IT development costs.
* Review all P&L monthly to ensure accuracy and completeness.
* Perform monthly or quarterly key account reconciliations.
Operational Responsibilities:
* Track and manage cash-flow and working capital.
* Process overhead supplier invoices and handle queries.
* Check ferry operator cost of sales, transaction matching, and query handling.
* Own overhead & operator supplier statement reconciliation.
* Assist with overhead & operator supplier payment run preparation.
* Manage debtor’s ledger, including reconciliation of cash receipts and handling chargebacks and disputes.
Audit, Tax, and Accounts Filing:
* Support the annual audit processes and respond to audit queries.
* Prepare statutory accounts for tax and annual filing.
* Responsible for quarterly VAT return submission.
* Assist with year-end corporation tax return.
General:
* Engage in ad-hoc improvement projects and troubleshoot issues.
* Develop strong working relationships with the management team.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Part or Qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA) with at least one-year post-qualification experience, or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA.
* Experience in a high-volume transactions business is desirable.
* Experience with GP Dynamics or similar accounting software is preferred.
* Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
* Ability to work hands-on and independently in resolving issues and finding solutions.
* Strong communication skills to interact with management, team members, and external parties.
Benefits:
* 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
* 10 days of annual sickness leave
* Private medical insurance
* Group life assurance scheme
* Group income protection
* Pension scheme
* We Care - a range of online services supporting medical, mental, legal, and financial wellbeing
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Free ferry allowance
* Family and friends ferry discount
* Sustainable Travel Time Back (Climate Perks)
* Annual eye test
* Birthday day off
To apply for this Accountant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.