accountant

accountant Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, England

Fortem People
Full Time Bradford, Yorkshire and the Humber, England 34723 - 32909 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

We have a lovely client who is looking for a Assistant Accountant to work from their central Bradford Office. You’ll be part of a small, yet vibrant team and will take the reins in the managers absence. You’ll need great communications skills and the ability to deal with HMRC, clients and colleagues in a diplomatic manner.

You'll benefit from great holidays, pension contribution and healthcare!

  • LOCATION: Bradford, BD1, full time office based
  • HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week
  • SALARY: £32,909 to £34,723
  • HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENT: 29 days per year plus BH + 5 days after 5 years’ service
  • PENSION SCHEME: 6% Employer contribution / 5% Employee
  • BENEFITS: Sovereign Health Cash Plan (after 6 months probationary period)

Your main objectives will be:

  • Financial accounts management
  • Oversee Finance Officer duties
  • Manage and reconcile Client accounts
  • Work with a team of Payroll Officers, and may be required to supplement their work when required.
  • Deputise in Payroll & Business Managers absence

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Management Accounts

  • Support Payroll & Business Manager with any new projects and initiatives to improve and introduce new services within the Finance function.
  • Manage and reconcile Main and Client accounts, liaising with the Payroll & Business Manager to make appropriate decisions as necessary.
  • Managing purchase ledger and sales ledger.
  • Monitor accounts receivable to minimise aged debt
  • Assist Manager with company utilities and maintenance contracts
  • Preparation of quarterly management accounts for the Directors
  • Ensure timely payment of accounts payable VAT
  • Ensure VAT returns submitted are compliant with HMRC regulations
  • Prepare annual Budgets with Payroll & Business Manager
  • To liaise with Accountant to enable preparation of Annual Accounts

Managed Client Payroll

  • Ensure sufficient funds are held to cover Salaries, PAYE and fees
  • Ensure salaries are paid by 20th monthly by BACS
  • Month End process, HMRC submissions and publish reports to client through ‘Openspace’
  • Ensure client HMRC is paid in a timely manner to avoid penalties
  • Reconcile client accounts monthly.
  • Quarterly invoices for service fees
  • Prepare request for payments for Client Account organisations quarterly.

Invoice only Direct Payments

  • Payment of invoices for Direct Payments Clients
  • Manage and liaise with Agencies/BDMC/CCA for any issues around invoices and payments outstanding

Payroll

  • Process Monthly payments for salaries on 30th monthly through PFS
  • Month End process for payrolls including submissions to HMRC
  • Ensure HMRC is paid in a timely manner to avoid penalties.
  • Quarterly invoices for service fees

Please note an enhanced DBS check is required

Qualifications

  • AAT Level 4 or equivalent and/or working towards CIMA/ACCA or equivalent
  • Qualified through experience
  • 5 GCSE passes including English and Maths

Experience/skills

  • Management accounts
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Accounts payable & receivable
  • Aged debt recovery
  • Able to work with high volume transactions relating to client accounts, payroll & HMRC
  • Payment invoices
  • Preparation of quarterly Profit & Loss reports for management
  • Preparation of Quarterly/Annual Budgets with Payroll & Business Manager
  • Understanding and monitoring the company balance sheet
  • Process VAT returns and payments in a timely manner
  • Able to review and develop systems and processes
  • Operate MS Office applications and Acrobat Adobe proficiently

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £32,909.00-£34,723.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Health & wellbeing programme

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:

  • Finance: 5 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • AAT Level 4 Qualification or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: FinanceOfficer

accountant
Fortem People

fortempeople.co.uk
Skipton, United Kingdom
Unknown / Non-Applicable
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Company - Public
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