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Company Accountant
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This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful, SME privately owned business in a broad and influential finance role. Working closely with senior leadership, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial information, maintaining strong controls, and supporting business decision-making across multiple companies.
Your new role
Reporting to the senior leadership team, you will take ownership of the day-to-day finance function while producing timely and accurate financial reporting. Key responsibilities include:
- Producing monthly and consolidated management accounts
- Managing month-end and year-end processes
- Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations
- Managing cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and supplier payments
- Overseeing VAT returns, fixed assets, and statutory reporting
- Liaising with auditors and finance providers
- Providing financial analysis and reporting to Directors and business owners
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What you'll need to succeed
You will be an experienced accountant with strong technical skills and the ability to work independently in a hands-on environment. You will be comfortable dealing with senior stakeholders and managing a varied workload.
You'll ideally have:
- Experience producing management accounts
- Strong month-end and financial reporting knowledge
- Excellent reconciliation and analytical skills
- Cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting experience
- A proactive and organised approach
- Experience with Sage 50 would be advantageous
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional seeking a broad role with autonomy, responsibility, and direct exposure to senior decision-makers.
Please note that this is a 5 day a week on-site role.
What you'll get in return
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In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive a generous holiday and pension. The company really values its staff and there is a family atmosphere with a lot of long-serving members of staff. You will be welcomed into this high-performing team.
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Desired Skills and Experience
- Management Accounts
- Company Accountant
- Finance Manager
- Sage
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