Financial Accountant Leicester
Job Purpose (Key Accountabilities):
Our client – a highly successful Leicester-based manufacturer & distribution group - is seeking a qualified accountant to take full ownership and responsibility for the statutory accounts and group taxation, including assisting the Head of Group Finance in developing the level of service provided to the business by the department.
Main Duties/Responsibilities:
To take full responsibility for all elements of the Group’s statutory accounts – including preparation of individual and consolidated accounts and liaising with auditors and tax advisers;
To be responsible for the compliance and reporting of the Group’s VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax and other taxes in UK and in other countries as relevant;
To be responsible for all aspects of the Company’s payroll – including preparation of Managers’ payroll
To develop the Group’s sustainability reporting
To assist the Head of Group Finance in the production of annual company and departmental budgets;
To be a key player in the use and proactive development of the Company’s core business system (Business Central/Nav);
To liaise with the following external bodies: HM Customs & Excise, HMRC, Payroll Bureau, External Auditors, customers and suppliers
Other Duties:
To challenge the accepted practices of the organisation with a view to recommending best practice
To participate in ad hoc projects as required
To champion continuous improvement in the department
To provide cover for production of monthly management accounts as and when required
Key Skills & Knowledge:
Solid technical accounting knowledge
Experience of preparing financial accounts including consolidation
Experience of UK taxation of companies
Knowledge of import/export regulations and taxation is desirable
Knowledge of personal tax (to assist with employee and director queries) would be beneficial
Able to adapt to, implement and manage change
Key Competencies:
Ability to move between attention to detail and looking at the big picture
Good communication skills (verbal & written)
Appetite for continuous learning/improvement
Proactive/takes initiative
Able to work well as part of a team
Ability to manage multiple & conflicting deadlines
Qualifications:
Chartered Accountant (ICAEW/ACCA)
Some post qualification experience required
Salary and Benefits
c. £50,000
Bonus
Private Health
Cashback Health
Pension
29 days holiday + Statutory days