Financial Accountant Leicester
Job Purpose (Key Accountabilities):
Our client : a highly successful Leicester:based manufacturer and 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 Groups 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 Groups VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax and other taxes in UK and in other countries as relevant;
* To be responsible for all aspects of the Companys payroll : including preparation of Managers payroll
* To develop the Groups 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 Companys core business system (Business Central/Nav);
* To liaise with the following external bodies: HM Customs and 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 and 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 and written)
* Appetite for continuous learning/improvement
* Proactive/takes initiative
* Able to work well as part of a team
* Ability to manage multiple and conflicting deadlines
Qualifications:
* Chartered Accountant (ICAEW/ACCA)
* Some post qualification experience required
Salary and Benefits
c. A GBP 50,000
* Bonus
* Private Health
* Cashback Health
* Pension
* 29 days holiday + Statutory days