Corporate Accountant (Maternity Cover)

Jonas Software; Crowmarsh Gifford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in software solutions is seeking a Corporate Accountant for maternity cover. This role involves managing financial reporting, banking relationships, and supporting audits across multiple companies. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with strong Excel skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or studying towards qualification.
• Strong commercial acumen and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent IT skills, especially in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Run monthly P&L reviews and process adjustments.
• Manage UK and European banking relationships.
• Support end-to-end audit processes with auditors.

Skills

Financial analysis

Commercial acumen

Excel

Education

Qualified accountant or studying towards qualification

Tools

Microsoft Great Plains

F&O Dynamics

Job description

Job Description:

Corporate Accountant (Maternity Cover) - Vesta Software Group UK

The Vesta Software Group acquires, manages, and builds software companies across various vertical markets, enabling them to be industry leaders. Our companies deliver mission-critical enterprise solutions throughout the industry value chain.

As part of Jonas Software (within Constellation Software Inc.), Vesta focuses on strengthening and growing our portfolio companies through organic initiatives, product development, day-to-day operations, and acquisitions.

http://www.vestasoftwaregroup.com/

https://jonassoftware.com/

Position:

We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team as a maternity cover for the role of Corporate Accountant. The successful candidate will be an integral part of the Vesta Corporate team in a high-growth organization.

Reporting to the Finance Director, you will be responsible for delivering accurate accounting information within a high-performance culture. Vesta promotes a casual working environment and encourages both team and individual growth.

To succeed in this role, you will need a high degree of personal initiative and the ability to interact effectively with non-financial managers and staff at all levels.

Job Responsibilities:

This multifaceted role spans multiple Vesta companies. The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Corporate Head Office Accounts:

• Run monthly P&L reviews with Heads of Departments and process any adjustments. Update Excel-based reconciliation/support packs for all Balance Sheet accounts.
• Complete disclosures for the Corporate Head Office where necessary.
• Identify and investigate variances against forecasts; accrue missing costs when needed.
• Ensure transactional work for Corporate Head Office is completed by relevant team members. Develop, review, and improve processes, policies, and controls to ensure efficiency and safeguard the business.
• Build strong relationships with team members, internal finance stakeholders, and business stakeholders within the Vesta portfolio. Contribute to the overall corporate strategy.

Treasury:

• Manage UK and European banking relationships, ensuring timely account applications and support for banking matters.
• Review and maintain controls around employee starters, leavers, and existing staff.
• Handle UK Credit Card processes, ensuring controls over limits, cancellations, and new cards.
• Minimize foreign transaction costs using FX tools.

Statutory Financial Reporting and Auditing:

• Support end-to-end audit processes with auditors, ensuring deadlines are met. Assist in planning and review.
• Prepare disclosure schedules for the group and individual entities.
• Coordinate with the Finance team to meet audit deadlines.
• Liaise with auditors on progress, issues, and process improvements.
• Support company secretarial tasks, including capital contributions, holdbacks, NTA’s, and earnouts. Assist with year-end dividends.
• Support Canadian audit queries and internal audits, ensuring timely documentation and remediation actions.

Corporate:

• Process payroll and confidential payments, review cash withdrawals, and handle Contour postings.
• Assist in month-end and quarter-end disclosures.

Project Support:

• Assist the Finance Operations Manager with project activities, including ERP migration.
• Support policy and procedure development and internal audits to ensure compliance.

Qualifications:

• Qualified accountant or qualified by experience/studying towards qualification.
• Strong commercial acumen and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent IT skills, especially in Excel.
• Experience with consolidated audits is advantageous.
• Experience with Microsoft Great Plains, F&O Dynamics is a plus.

Personal Characteristics:

• Highly organized, methodical, and detail-oriented.
• Good communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Solution-oriented, able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Resilient under pressure, accurate, and a team player.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, eager to learn and share knowledge.
• Confident in stakeholder presentations, flexible, and hardworking.
• Leadership skills and interest in system/process improvements.

Salary will depend on experience and responsibilities. Vesta Group offers excellent benefits.

Only candidates eligible to work in the UK should apply.

Business Unit: Vesta Software Group - UK Finance

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5

Number of Openings: 1

Worker Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

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More About Jonas Software:

Jonas Software provides enterprise management software solutions across various industries, with over 65 brands and more than 60,000 customers worldwide. Headquartered in Canada, Jonas operates globally and is a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc., listed on the S&P/TSX 60.