Job Elements: -
• The role reports to the CEO to put all accounting procedures in place.
• To produce management accounts on a monthly basis with full back documents of a consistent nature.
• To work closely auditors once a year and to successfully gain approval for all accounting procedure in place.
• To research and assist with all accounting updates, laws and legislations and to ensure the smooth running of the company
• Do monthly payroll and complete year-end payroll procedures and Inland Revenue forms. Manage the payroll of overseas employees.
• Invoicing: ensuring relevant quotes, purchase orders and / or agreements correspond to invoice. Attend revenue delivery/ invoicing meetings
• Maintain and improve relevant internal systems to ensure useful management information and reports.
• Management of cash to ensure funds available when needed and try to obtain best options available for surplus funds to maximise return.
• Bank reconciliations; VAT returns; monthly journals accruals, prepayments and depreciation.
• Introduction and operation of financial procedures and improved accounts documentation
• Improve financial control systems and proactive reduction of costs.
• Prepare interim and annual financial reports and statutory statements. Organise annual audit with accountants.
• Coordination of company insurance policies and liaising with brokers on insurance issues.
• Responsible for computerised accounting systems.
The ideal candidate will have:
• ACCA or qualified by experience
• 10+ years accounts experience gained within a commercial environment
• Experience of staff management an advantage
• Tax experience
• Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft Office including strong Excel skills
• Very sound technical accounting base Influencing and relationship management skills essential
Company Description
Petrie Recruitment is a relatively small - but perfectly formed!! - business - and it provides staff for a wide range of (mainly permanent) job categories in several sectors, but does tend to focus on manufacturing and commercial positions, e.g. Engineering, General Management, Production Management, Logistics, Purchasing, H.R., Finance, I.T., Sales/Marketing and all aspects of Administration.
