Overview
Reporting to the Finance Manager you will have a broad role across the accounting processes. Assisting in the preparation of financial statements, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring compliance with accounting regulations. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate looking to grow their career in finance and accounting. The individual will need to have drive and ambition to provide true value-add to the business, supporting the company through high growth plans with evolving processes and systems
Responsibilities
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using D365 Business Central accounting software
* Manage Accounts Payable and Receivables
* Reconciliation of bank accounts to ledger, and processing of payments
* Assist with the month-end and year-end closing procedures, including journal postings for recodes, accruals, and prepayments
* Run monthly financial reporting and analyse variances to budget
* Support with year-end statutory accounts processes (and audits as applicable) including dealing with queries from external accountants
* Support the preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns
* Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining schedules throughout
* Maintain the fixed asset register and run depreciation
* Stock reconciliations
* Work closely with the Procurement Manager on PO process, GRN, and supplier payments
* Working with the HR Manager on Payroll & Expenses process
* Support with budget and forecast preparation
* Assist the Finance Manager in other ad hoc tasks / projects as required
Requirements
* Part qualified accountant (either Finance graduate, AAT qualified, or by experience)
* Actively studying towards ACCA/CIMA/ACA
* Prior experience in transactional finance roles e.g. book-keeper, AP, AR, Treasury (minimum of 3 years)
* Competent with MS Excel to an intermediate level
* Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience (preferable)
* Power BI experience or similar (advantageous)
* Attention to detail and accuracy of work
* Ability to manage workload effectively and work on own initiative
* A strong communicator, that is able to work cross-functionally to coordinate activities
* Enthusiastic, and willing to get stuck in across a variety of finance duties
* Ability to handle queries in a professional manner (both internally and externally)
* Strong understanding of Accounting principles
* Intention to train and study a formal accounting qualification
* An interest in systems and process improvements
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm
Pay: £35,000.00-£37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* On-site parking
* Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Worcester, WR3 7NS