Accountant

Reed Finance is currently supporting one of our long-standing and established clients to support in the recruitment of a newly created Accountant position on an initial 12-month Fixed Term basis.
Reporting into the Finance Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing accurate and timely finance support to the business, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of all required financial reporting and information.
Key Responsibilities:
Preparation of quarterly management accounts, including Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, and Variance Analysis
Production and review of audit schedules and statutory accounts
Liaising with external auditors during the annual audit
Preparation of monthly contract performance reports, including review of monthly contract provisions and contract sales reports
Preparation of monthly VAT returns and monthly CIS returns
Reconciliation between job costing system and financial system
Assisting in monthly cash flow reporting
Assisting and preparing budgets
Financial planning and analysis
Reconciliation of balance sheet/intercompany accounts, investigation into variances, and resolution
Supporting the Financial Controller in the drive for continued improvement of management reporting
Ensuring compliance with internal controls for your area of responsibility