Accountant

Grain and Protein Technologies Bangladesh Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in the financial sector located in the United Kingdom is seeking a candidate to assist in various financial operations and support the sales team. Responsibilities include preparing financial reports, ensuring VAT compliance, managing accounts receivable, and supporting general administrative functions. Ideal candidates should have experience in financial management and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in sales quotation and costing process.
• Preparing VAT-compliant invoices and filing VAT returns.
• Entering vendor invoices into the ERP system and resolving discrepancies.
• Monitoring accounts receivable and following up on customer payments.
• Managing outgoing payments including vendor bills and reimbursements.
• Uploading batch payments to the online banking platform.
• Maintaining full sets of accounts and executing monthly closing.
• Reconciling balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Generating monthly AP, AR, and GL reports.
• Performing intercompany account reconciliations.
• Coordinating with external payroll providers for payroll processing.
• Liaising with auditors and tax agents for compliance.
• Assisting with budget preparation and financial forecasts.
• Supporting the commercial team with customer quotations.
• Providing general financial and administrative support.
• Handling ad hoc tasks and special projects.

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in sales quotation and costing process
• Prepare VAT-compliant invoices and ensure timely filing of VAT returns
• Enter vendor invoices into the ERP system, verify accuracy against POs and GRNs, and resolve any discrepancies
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding customer payments.
• Manage outgoing payments including vendor bills, employee reimbursements, and statutory obligations.
• Upload batch payments to the online banking platform and perform bank reconciliations.
• Maintain full sets of accounts and execute monthly closing in compliance with company procedures and local standards.
• Reconcile balance sheet and income statement accounts with supporting documentation.
• Generate monthly AP, AR, and GL reports.
• Perform intercompany account reconciliations and track intercompany transactions.
• Coordinate with external payroll providers for payroll processing.
• Liaise with auditors, tax agents, customs officials, and banks to support compliance and annual reporting requirements.
• Assist with budget preparation and financial forecasts.
• Support the commercial team by preparing accurate and timely customer quotations.
• Provide general financial and administrative support across departments.
• Handle ad hoc tasks and special projects assigned by management.