SCOPE OF ROLE: To handle all accounting processes, including transaction management, payment processing (limited to this role), and preparing monthly financial statements. Responsibilities also include completing month-end closures, budget monitoring, and supporting additional operational needs. The role involves providing management with financial insights by researching, analyzing accounting data, and generating reports, while ensuring all accounting transactions adhere to legal requirements. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: To document financial transactions by entering account information To recommend financial actions by analysing accounting options To summarise current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports To substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents To maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures To provide management and guidance to team members by coordinating activities and answering questions, where appropriate Contribute directly to related audits, ensuring compliance at all times To prepare and maintain VAT calculations and reconciliations, as well as balance sheet reconciliations To maintain an up-to-date knowledge and understanding of any VAT legislative changes in order to ensure Company compliance at all times To reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analysing account information To process journals ensuring that all accounting entries are supported by working papers for analytical review and audit Secures financial information by completing data base backups To maintain financial security by following internal controls To prepare payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements To efficiently and effectively respond to accounting procedure questions by researching and interpreting accounting policy and regulations To ensure compliance with local and statutory financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements and advising management on actions required To prepare special financial reports by collecting, analysing and summarising account information and trends To support in audit activities and associated preparation To be responsible for transitional accounts, AR/AP Ledgers and Balances, ensuring integrity of data is correct and any anomalies are investigated and reported accordingly Timely and accurate reporting, ensuring adherence to Corporate and Management deadlines To maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential To work closely with team members to develop and maintain internal processes in the aim to increase efficiencies and departmental performance, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement To adhere to the Company’s policies and procedures, maintaining a professional standard of conduct and upholding the reputation of the Company at all times Any other duties as required in order to meet business objectives MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Working knowledge of accounting practices, procedures and systems is a prerequisite Previous experience of working with generally accepted accounting principles and accounting software is essential 3-5 years of accounting experience, with a variety of experiences in areas such as - reconciliations and revenue recognition A methodical approach to work is essential Experience of working in a busy, dynamic and demanding Finance department with the ability to provide a professional service at all times Ability to perform mathematical computations quickly and accurately Competent in the use of technology with excellent ICT and analytical skills, including Excel and the application of formulas, VLOOKUP functions and PIVOT tables Must be flexible to work outside of core hours where business needs require Satisfactory employment verification commensurate to the requirements of the role PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Studying towards ACCA / CIMA or equivalent qualification desirable Excellent organisational and time management skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines and in a high-pressured environment Ability to plan and prioritise one’s own workload, those of others and to act on own initiative and effectively manage a multi-faceted workload An adept communicator with the ability to negotiate, influence, forge and maintain effective working relationships Enthusiastic and flexible team player with high expectations of self and others Please note this is a Hybrid role, candidates are expected to attend Farnborough office on team meetings when required.