Company Accountant

WERE HIRING: Company Accountant

Location: On-site, Armagh, Co Armagh
Department: Accounts
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience.

About Us

McElmeel Mobility Services Ltd provides the highest quality products and services for disabled drivers and passengers whilst maintaining industry leading customer services and innovative solutions. We are proud to have celebrated over 75 years as the longest serving providers of wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAV) in the UK and Ireland and are rooted in family driven values with a dedication to serve our community.

About The Role

The Company Accountant will play a key finance role within the business, taking ownership of the finance function, ensuring accurate, timely and reliable financial information is available to support effective business decision-making. The Company Accountant will be responsible for management accounts, statutory reporting, audit preparation, payroll, cashflow management, budgeting, internal controls and financial planning. Working closely with senior management and departmental leads, to provide clear financial insight, strengthen reporting processes and support the continued growth and operational performance of the business.

Key Duties and Responsibilities Include

• Lead the day-to-day finance and accounting function, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial operations across the business.
• Provide clear financial insight, analysis and recommendations to support senior management decision-making, business planning and operational performance.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, complete month-end close processes and present financial results in a clear and meaningful way.
• Develop and improve management reporting, including key performance indicators, dashboards and financial information that supports effective operational management.
• Manage cashflow, forecasting and working capital requirements, maintaining regular communication with relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare, review and monitor budgets, working with departmental leads to support accurate forecasting, cost control and financial accountability.
• Maintain robust internal controls, financial procedures and reporting processes to support compliance, good governance and continuous improvement.
• Oversee year-end accounts (UK GAAP), statutory audit preparation, payroll requirements, tax reporting and compliance with relevant accounting standards and legislation, including preparing an annual Research & Development report.
• Ensure all financial transactions, records, reports and supporting documentation are accurate, complete, confidential and retained in line with company, audit and statutory requirements.
• Complete quarterly VAT returns including calculations for Second Hand Margin Scheme and Second Hand Margin Vehicle Payment Scheme.
• Evaluate capital expenditure, investment proposals and project financing, providing commercially sound guidance and recommendations.
• Contribute to the company’s financial strategy, supporting sustainable growth, improved processes and delivery of key operational and commercial targets.
• Lead, support and develop the finance team, promoting high standards, accountability, training, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Ensure Health, Safety and Wellbeing processes and procedures are followed to safeguard yourself, colleagues and the wider team.
• Advise and demonstrate a good understanding of the movement of goods between GB, NI & ROI, including knowledge of TSS.
• Oversee the process of stock take on a monthly and annual basis working with the relevant departments to ensure a high level of stock accuracy.
• Participate in mandatory, role-specific and professional development training as required.
• Carry out any other duties consistent with the nature, level and responsibilities of the role, as reasonably required to support the needs of the organisation.