Company Accountant
| Location: | Hemel Hempstead |
|---|---|
| Term: | Permanent |
| Salary: | £30k |
| Reference No: | ARBSCA |
JOB DESCRIPTION: COMPANY ACCOUNTANT
BACKGROUND
Our client is the largest privately owned company in their sector and further growth will be achieved in the next 6 to 12 months both organically and through acquisition.
A Company Accountant is required to take responsibility of the Group’s corporate accounts across seven companies in varying size from £100k turnover to £5 million.
This is an exciting role, reporting directly to the Managing Director and with a chance to make an impact by implementing and consolidating the Group accounting structure and procedures. It is envisaged that this role will also assist the Finance Director in the development and implementation of systems and procedures.
The post will suit someone newly qualified or with a very strong QBE background and who is willing to be hands on in the detail of our Group accounts. They should have a willingness to get involved in many different areas of the business and able to work off their own initiative.
OUTLINE OF DUTIES
- Administer company purchase and sales ledgers including monthly billing of management and associated fees.
- Preparation of monthly management accounting information across all the group companies including monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
- Assist Managing Director and Financial Director in preparation of annual budget
- Administer payroll through 3rd party bureau service.
- Prepare VAT returns.
- Administer billing of insurance premiums and commission arrangements with Company.
- Administer intercompany charges and movements.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Qualified accountant or very strong QBE.
- 3- 5 years’ experience in small/medium sized business.
- Experience of staff management.
- Willingness/ability to carry out a wide range of duties.
- Experience of consolidated accounts would be an advantage.
- Ability to manage own workload.