Accountant

Hays; Sandford Hill; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an Accountant to join their team. This permanent position offers a salary between £40,000 and £45,000, hybrid working options after settling in, and numerous employee benefits including sufficient annual leave and healthcare opportunities.

Benefits

33 Days Holidays including bank holidays

Opportunity to join a private healthcare scheme

Financial and wellbeing support

Access to a reward scheme

Qualifications

• Strong management and interpersonal skills.
• Proven capability of delivering timely accounts.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end processes and produce management accounts.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC for VAT and PAYE.
• Forecast and manage cash flow.

Skills

Management skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or part-qualified

Qualified by experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

AccountantUp to £45,000Based in Stoke-on-TrentHybrid Working

Your new company
Your new company are a leader in their field, based in Stoke-on-Trent and are looking for a Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis.

Your new role
• Month-end processes and the production of accurate monthly management accounts• Reporting and explanations of significant variations between actual results and budget.
• Reconciliations and analysis of balance sheet accounts and monthly trial balance
• Ensuring HMRC compliance - VAT Returns and PAYE liabilities are submitted and paid in a timely manner
• Cash-flow forecasting and management
• Reconciliation of invoice discounting facility
• Assisting and supporting the Finance Manager in the day-to-day management of the team
• Act as a business partner to operational and commercial stakeholders within the business
• Liaising closely with the company's external auditors in audit of year-end
• Developing efficient systems for continuing improvement in effective financial management

What you'll need to succeed
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or part-qualified or qualified by experience
• Strong management and interpersonal skills• Proven capability of delivering timely and accurate accounts and reports
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Good working use of Excel and experience of using ERP systems
What you'll get in return
• 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday - flexi start times
• Hybrid working - 2 days from home once up and running• £40-45,000 depending on experience.
• 33 Days Holidays including bank holidays
• Opportunity to join a private healthcare scheme
• Financial and wellbeing support
• Access to a reward scheme which is a money-saving platform
What you need to do now

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