Accountant

Role Overview

This position sits at the heart of the finance team, managing the day-to-day flow of financial transactions, reconciliations, and reporting to keep the organisation’s books accurate and compliant. You will handle everything from invoice processing and payment runs to tax submissions and audit support, ensuring that financial records stand up to scrutiny and that internal controls operate effectively. By maintaining timely and reliable financial information, you directly enable better cash planning, smoother statutory reporting, and informed decision-making across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Post financial transactions into the accounting system as they occur, including vendor bills and customer receipts, to maintain real-time records.
• Perform bank reconciliations and reconcile supplier statements, investigating and resolving any discrepancies promptly.
• Generate tax-compliant customer invoices from sales orders and shipment reports, verifying pricing against company and customer-specific agreements.
• Prepare vendor payment runs and assist with the execution of payments.
• Maintain organised financial documentation—ensuring all supporting records, including tax-compliant invoices, are complete and correctly filed—and track export documentation.
• Support the Head of Finance in producing timely financial statements, management reports, and statutory submissions.
• Assist with tax return preparation and submission, resolve statutory inconsistencies, and provide documentation for audits and grant reports as needed.
• Contribute to the development and periodic review of financial operating procedures and internal controls, and participate in weekly cash planning.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A minimum of five years’ relevant experience in a business environment, with a strong preference for backgrounds in manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Demonstrated adaptability and a proactive mindset when addressing complex financial issues.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders, showing both teamwork and leadership qualities.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is typically expected; professional certifications such as CPA or ACCA are advantageous.