Reporting to the Financial Controller
You will be responsible for owning and reporting on key elements of the P&L.
Type: Permanent
Location: Carlisle
About this role
This position offers a balance between traditional financial responsibilities and working with the Chief Financial Officer and Financial Controller to develop commercial analysis and reporting for a fast-growing business.
This is a great opportunity for an ambitious, newly-qualified, part-qualified or experienced accountant, looking to work in a private equity backed business and develop their skills in a fast-paced commercial environment.
Main responsibilities
This job role will evolve with the rapid growth of the business. The role will be well supported by the FC and CFO, and main responsibilities will include:
* Overall responsibility for revenue reporting and commercial analysis of revenues for a subscription customer base growing by c.4-5% every month, including analysis of variances to budget and monthly trends.
* Leading on core accounting requirements related to subscription revenue reporting including deferred revenue, and IFRS15 revenue recognition and ultimately reporting revenue by customer.
* Regular analysis of average revenue per customer by division and by product type, and reporting that analysis at month-end.
* Work with the IT team on internal systems to present any revenue recognition issues/changes in a clear, concise manner.
* Responsibility for other monthly activities including but not limited to accruals, cost of sales analysis and preparation of monthly VAT returns.
* Preparation and analysis of financial and operational KPIs at month-end to support reporting.
* Regular review of trade debtors and ensuring that the billing system and finance system reconcile, including ensuring invoices, credit notes and payments are allocated correctly and appropriate provisions for bad debts are made.
* Support the Financial Controller with the year-end audit process and other statutory/regulatory requirements.
* Working closely with the Financial Controller developing and documenting scalable finance processes and controls, driving efficiencies within the Finance team and reducing reporting timelines.
* Support the Financial Controller with the implementation of a new ERP/Finance system within the next 12 months.
Working hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm.
Experience required
* Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA).
* Keen attention to detail and ability to analyse big data.
* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
* IT literate with strong Microsoft Excel skills and willingness to develop these skills further.
* Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
About Grain
As a national broadband provider, headquartered in Carlisle, we can offer stand-out candidates a range of opportunities across the UK. We are challenging the other providers when it comes to true Full Fibre, delivering our own dedicated fibre-optic network with a unique cable to the home (FTTP), offering some of the fastest broadband products at low prices.
With millions of pounds of investment, our independent company is making waves in the industry and in communities from Aberdeen to Brighton. Now is the perfect time to join one of the fastest growing companies on an exciting journey, future-proofing broadband connectivity for homes and businesses for years to come.
Benefits
Salary dependent on experience.
* Annual leave: 25 days annual leave allowance, plus bank holidays.
* Retirement: We will contribute up to 7% towards your retirement.
* Life insurance: 4 times your annual salary to a nominated person, following a death in service.
* Employee Incentive Scheme: Get financially rewarded for your hard work and dedication with an annual incentive scheme.
* Employee Referral Scheme: Refer a friend or former colleague to join the Grain team and you could earn rewards.
* Perks at Work: Great discounts with selected nationwide retailers.
* Assistance Programme: Access to wellbeing counselling and legal information.
Application Process
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Employment with Grain Connect Ltd is subject to satisfactory references and other verification checks (including basic DBS check where applicable). Dedicated to fostering inclusivity and diversity, our company takes pride in our commitment to equal opportunities.
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