accountant Bolton, England
Job description
This prestigious organisation puts its customers at the very heart of everything they do. Delivering services via a variety of subsidiary companies and joint ventures they have a complex structure that ensures they operate in the most efficient and profitable manner at all times. A rare opportunity has now arisen to join the finance team in a new role following some internal progression. The Financial Accountant will assist in the preparation of accounts, control and reporting of various companies within the group. The preferred candidate for this role would be ACA / ACCA qualified with strong technical training preferably gained from accountancy practice at some point in their career. The key duties for this position will be:
- Preparation of financial statements to comply with accounting standards
- Liaising with external auditors and dealing with queries
- Assisting with preparation of the annual budget
- Monthly management reporting
- Maintaining internal controls and record keeping
- Reconciliation of balance sheet records
- Producing subsidiary monthly management accounts
- Cash flow forecasting
- Assist in preparation of funding & grant claims
- Preparation of information for VAT and CT returns
The ideal experience for this role would be knowledge of accounts preparation for SME’s along ideally with experience of budgeting and forecasting. You will be joining part of a large team and must be able to liaise credibly with staff and stakeholders at all levels with the confidence to challenge and improve procedures where necessary. Previous experience with XERO software would be very useful for this role along with a good level of Excel. Based in a very attractive work environment this company offers a range of benefits to their employees including enhanced pension, 26 days holiday and hybrid working after a qualifying period.
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £38,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Bolton, Greater Manchester: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- Bachelor's (preferred)
Experience:
- accounting: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: IN/SJS/34528
