Company Accountant

Hays PLC; Oldham; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Company Accountant to lead their finance function in a stable and growing SME. This role involves managing the production of management accounts, overseeing payroll, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The company values a positive working environment and offers autonomy in introducing new financial procedures. With a competitive salary of up to £55,000, this is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to make a significant impact in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• ACCA/CIMA qualified or QBE with SME accounting experience.
• Hands-on approach to finance and payroll management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the finance function including management accounts.
• Oversee payroll for multiple companies and assist with budgeting.

Skills

Management Accounts Preparation

Payroll Management

Bank Reconciliation

R&D Claims

Currency Transactions

Education

ACCA

CIMA

QBE

Job description

Company Accountant required for a well-established Manufacturing SME based in Oldham

Your new company

Your new company are a highly ambitious manufacturing SME based in Oldham. They've been established for over 50+ years and are looking to recruit a Company Accountant to support their long-standing Financial Controller run their small but high-performing finance function.

Your new role

In your role as Finance Manager, you will manage all aspects of the finance function, including but not limited to:

1. Production of the management accounts
2. Bank reconciliations
3. Currency transactions
4. Overseeing and assisting the payroll specialist with the monthly payroll of multiple companies
5. Payroll budgeting
6. R&D claims
7. Payroll requirements for statutory accounts

What you'll need to succeed

You will be ACCA/CIMA or QBE with experience working within an owner-managed SME. You will have a very hands-on approach to accounting and be willing to go above and beyond to get the job done. You will have experience in preparing Management Accounts and managing the payroll for an SME with over 100 staff. You'll function well working within a small and quiet office.

What you'll get in return

You will join a growing and stable SME that prides itself on creating a good working environment. You will be given the autonomy to own the finance function and introduce and implement new procedures that will not only benefit the finance function but the wider business. You'll receive a salary of up to £55,000 plus benefits.

What you need to do now

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