1. Accountant - Knutsford
2. Exciting business going through a period of continued growth.
About Our Client
Michael Page are working with an industry leading business based in Knutsford as they go through a period of continued growth. This Accountant role will be crucial in providing timely and accurate financial information for operating businesses and for Group reporting.
Job Description
Duties include:
3. Completion of month end, seeing the process through from start to finish
4. Preparation and posting of invoices, cashbooks and journals
5. Using the trial balance to create a P&L, Balance Sheet and Cashflow statement
6. Providing useful insight and commentary via variance analysis of actual performance versus budget
7. Balance sheet reconciliations and completion of group reporting pack
8. Management of debtors and credit control
9. Work closely with our operational business leaders to provide financial support
10. Work closely with the FP&A Manager on production of budgets and forecasts, including weekly cash forecasting
11. Banking and payments, including monthly payment run
12. KPI reporting for operational businesses
13. Preparation of audit information
14. Statutory accounts and tax, including corporation tax and VAT returns
15. Adhere to Group policies and promote best practice around the Group
The Successful Applicant
The candidate should have:
16. Previous experience within a similar role - Required
17. Experience liaising with senior stakeholders - Required
18. Strong proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel Required
19. ACCA/CIMA part-qualified - Desirable
20. Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
21. Excellent organisational and time management skills.
What's on Offer
This role will offer:
22. Competitive salary of £35,000-£40,000 per annum.
23. Genuine career progression opportunities
24. 25 days annual leave
25. Flexibility around working hours
26. Company pension scheme
27. Access to continuous professional development and training resources.
28. Study support package