Working with the assistant accountant to ensure the monthly and year end accounts, forecasts and audit files are accurate and timeously prepared in accordance with company timetables, providing technical guidance. Support the senior management team to ensure the delivery of the year operational plan. Ensure all aspects of working capital is managed, highlighting and mitigating risk. Provide analysis to Financial Director and Head of Finance above, highlighting variance against targets and offer business improvement ideas where appropriate. Take a lead role preparing the statutory accounts, and liaising with the auditors. Take a lead role preparing and submitting the external compliance requirements including VAT and MTD. Support all areas of finance team ensuring that the team understand all departmental objectives and are compliant with accounting standards and legislation.