Our Client are a leading communications brand with an outstanding reputation for customer service and value commitment. An opportunity has now arisen within their team for an experienced Accountant to join an established team.
As Accountant here you will be responsible for:
* Month End Management Accounting processes and monthly Payroll preparation and processing
* Contributing to Financial Reporting and responsible as part of the Financial Control Team for financial control, audits and reconciliations
* Responsible for Management Accounting processes including accruals, prepayments, stock, fixed assets and other items and contributing to monthly accounting systems
* Assist in the analysis and production of monthly, quarterly and annual accounts and financial analysis, preparation of tax and other financial returns and reports
* Assuring compliance with internal and external audit requirements
* Assist with Treasury processes, preparation of Balance Sheet and other reconciliations
* Process the monthly payroll, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time
* Upload relevant payroll journals on to the finance system (Dynamics 365)
* Submission of the relevant returns to the income tax, social insurance and pension authorities
* Timely / accurate payment of the company's income tax, social insurance and pension liabilities
* Reconciliation of Payroll and Tax/SI Control accounts and ETI
* Liaise with HR to ensure good control of payroll function
The ideal candidate for the role of Accountant will have:
* Management Accounting experience
* Hold a professional accounting qualification or working towards an accounting qualification with significant hands-on accounting experience or qualified by experience
* Payroll experience/proven understanding of monthly payroll processing
* High level of systems, IT and Excel skills
* Self-motivated and well organised, able to work as part of a team
* Strong project/time management skills
* Ability to analyse situations effectively and proactively provide solutions
* Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
Desirable:
* Experience working in telecoms or technology sector
* Exposure to accounting packages and systems