At Simpson Associates data is in our DNA andknowing how to leverage it enables us to never miss the mark. Ourdata and performance management solutions enable us to helporganisations understand and resolve some of the most complex andcommon challenges.
As a Microsoft Gold Partnerwe hold four Gold Competencies in Data and BI. Were also proud tobe an IBM Gold partner specialising in Cognos Analytics PlanningAnalytics (TM1) and Information Governance a Board MIT PremierPartner and an Information Builders Partner. This ecosystem oftechnology vendor relationships equips us with deeper expertiseenabling us to deliver the best solutions.
Withoffices in York and Sheffield and a team based throughout the UK wechampion creativity innovation and collaboration in the workplace.
TheRole
Our Management Accountantwill assist in the daily running of a busy finance department. Thisindividual will ensure the provision of a highquality financial andmanagement accounting service that supports the effectiveness andefficiency of the business within statutory and regulatoryguidelines.
KeyResponsibilities
* Triaging incomingemails to the central finance inbox
* Processingpurchase orders and invoices obtaining approvals wherenecessary
* Preparing supplier payments forapproval and sending remittances
* Processingmonthly employee expense claims (using SAP Concur) and reconcilingstatements to post to the ledger
* Processingpayroll
* Preparing and sending customer invoicesand statements in a timely manner
* Ensuringtimely credit control procedures are used to limit the risk of baddebt
* Processing the bank reconciliationcreating journals/ entries for activity asrequired
* Assisting with the completion ofmonthend reconciliations as part of monthendprocedures
* Assisting with the preparation andreview of monthly management accounts
* Assistingwith preparing and creating MI reports in a timely manner ahead ofMonthly Management Meetings.
* Creating VATjournals checking activity and assisting with the submission ofquarterly VAT returns
* Assisting in thepreparation of yearend audit pack for auditors and providingauditors with any informationrequested
* Overseeing tax payments andconducting internal audits
* Supporting accurateand timely processing of financialtransactions
Skills and AttributesRequired
* Part Qualified Accountantwith 24 years work experience
* Studying towardsACCA or CIMA
* Proficient in MSExcel
* Has an aptitude for using systems andautomation processes to produce timely and accurate managementinformation
* Good understanding of BusinessCentral & Sage
* Understanding ofMicrosoft Power BI (preferred notessential)
* Desire to remain abreast of thelatest financial practices and regulations
* Asolid grasp of mathematics and financialdata
* Excellent time and project managementskills
* Excellent stakeholder managementskills
What else do weoffer
* Study SupportPackage
* Health Cashplan
* Private MedicalInsurance
* Cycle to work scheme and much muchmore!
Simpson Associates do reservesthe right to close the job vacancy earlier thananticipated.