Accountant
Would you like to be part of Vital Energi’s Strategy of Growth?
Who we are
Vital Energi is a leading provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We provide sustainable and viable energy solutions for our clients which not only meet their current energy requirements but also anticipate their future energy demand. Our approach ensures the best solutions and technologies are adopted to provide significant financial and CO2 savings whilst also complying with policy and planning requirements and government Net-Zero incentives.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical individual to join our team as an Accountant. In this role, reporting to the Finance Manager, you will coordinate the production of financial data in accordance with the business needs and be responsible for a number of subsidiaries. This needs to be produced in a timely and high-quality manner for the purpose of reporting, planning, and control of the business processes. Undertake other general duties required within the department.
Key Accountabilities:
* Provide assistance and understanding of main business areas such as transaction-based staff, overheads, and subsidiary companies.
* Have an understanding and assist if required with purchase ledger, subcontract ledger, sales ledger, expenses, and credit cards.
* Provide comprehensive accounting support to the Finance Manager and Management Accountant.
* Review and report monthly financial results.
* Prepare and process journals ensuring allocation to the correct general ledger codes.
* Assist with the production of budgets and updated forecasts for allocated cost centres and departments including overheads.
* Assist with the production of monthly management accounts for cost centres including overheads to agreed time frames in compliance with company quality standards for all group companies.
* Liaise with Operational Staff and Functional Department Managers.
* Assist the Finance Manager in the development and implementation of finance department processes, system improvements, and policies to ensure continued improvement to meet changing business demands.
* Assist with the production of Statutory VAT returns and ensure that the Construction Industry Tax (CIS) returns are submitted on time and paid in a timely manner in accordance with HMRC regulations.
* Produce Balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis for all balance sheet accounts.
* Produce accrual and pre-payment schedules and agree to General Ledger balances.
* Provide effective financial control of overhead cost items.
* Help mentor and support the junior finance team members.
The Person
* At least 5 years accounts experience within a busy Finance function, in a fast-paced environment.
* Experience of using Microsoft Dynamics and Jet Reports would be a distinct advantage.
Only applicants who are legally entitled to work in the UK and are currently resident in the UK are invited to apply.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance
Industries
Utilities and Services for Renewable Energy
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