Kane Group
Accountant
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About the Role
The Accountant is responsible for the preparation of monthly management accounts and the delivery of timely and accurate financial information and analysis to support decision making across the business. Working closely with the Financial Controller, the role contributes to budgeting, project performance reporting, financial control activities and compliance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts including the reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.
- Perform financial accounting activities including journal entries, profit and loss account reconciliations, financial analysis and audit preparation.
- Monitor, analyse and report on project performance, providing financial insight on costs, margins and profitability to support decision making.
- Support the preparation, administration and reporting of budgets, using Excel reporting tools.
- Conduct departmental reviews to include risk and opportunity reporting and budget reviews.
- Business Partnering with department managers to provide financial insight and support effective commercial decision-making.
- Responsible for daily bank administration including bank reconciliations, weekly and monthly payment processing and cash flow forecasting.
- Responsible for sales invoice processing, cash collection and liaising with clients.
- Support tax administration and compliance activities, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
- Support grant applications and take responsibility for the preparation and submission of grant claims.
- Preparation of government statistical returns.
- Develop, recommend and implement process improvements.
- Review procedures to achieve and maintain best practice.
- Development and maintain company templates using advanced MS Excel formulae.
- Collaborate effectively with other departments.
- Support, mentor and develop finance apprentices, sharing knowledge and encouraging professional development.
- Any other duties which may be reasonably requested to fulfil the requirements of the position.
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Qualifications
Essential
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA or equivalent recognised qualification).
Desirable
- Relevant post qualification Professional development.
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- At least 2 years recent post-qualification experience within an industry-based finance role.
Desirable
- Experience within the construction, engineering, MEP or project-based contracting sector.
- Experience working with ROI and/or Dutch tax regulations, including VAT, payroll taxes and corporate tax requirements.
Abilities & Skills
Essential
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively, manage competing demands and deliver to deadlines.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team including across functions.
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to deliver high quality and practical solutions.
- Adaptive and resilient, responding positively to changes in deadlines and processes.
- Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft excel.
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Company Benefits
- Cash Health Plan to include Employee Assistance Programme
- 4 x Salary Death in Service cover
- Auto Enrolment Company Pension scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
- Company Sick Pay Scheme, which is available upon successful completion of probation, and increases with service
- Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits
- Paid professional subscriptions
- Variety of employee discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Branded clothing
- Active Social and Wellbeing Committees
- Annual Health Checks
- Full use of onsite state of the art gym
- Awards for long service
- Additional annual leave based on length of service
- Training and development opportunities.
- Free Onsite parking
Kane is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to providing a fair and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued.
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