Duties and responsibilities: Logging sales, purchases, receipts, and payments in the company's accounting software. Ensuring that all transactions are accurately categorized. Maintaining general ledgers. Balancing accounts and reconciling discrepancies. Preparing trial balances. Creating profit and loss statements. Producing balance sheets. Generating cash flow reports. Calculating and submitting VAT (Value Added Tax) returns to HMRC. Ensuring compliance with VAT regulations. Calculating employee salaries, taxes, and deductions. Managing PAYE (Pay as You Earn) and National Insurance contributions. Matching the company's financial records with bank statements. Identifying and resolving discrepancies. Issuing invoices to customers. Chasing overdue payments. Processing supplier invoices and arranging payments. Ensuring adherence to UK financial regulations and tax laws. Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records. Preparing documents and reports for internal or external audits. Qualifications/Skills/Experience: Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices. Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and maintain organised records. Familiarity with accounting software and spreadsheet applications. Effective time management skills to meet deadlines Good verbal and written communication skills to interact with clients and colleagues. Ability to identify discrepancies and resolve issues in financial records. Understanding the importance of confidentiality and data protection in handling sensitive financial information. Previous experience preferred.