Finance Lead: Own End-to-End Accounting & Reporting

Randstad; Watford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant/Bookkeeper to oversee finance operations within a rapidly growing SME. Key responsibilities include managing accounting transactions, ensuring timely supplier payments, and producing monthly management accounts. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, communicate effectively with non-technical staff, and demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This position offers a vibrant work environment and significant growth potential.

Qualifications

• Proactive attitude and ability to work on own initiative.
• Ability to present findings clearly to non-technical managers.

Responsibilities

• Record all transactions in accounting system with necessary reconciliations.
• Have full responsibility for the accounting function.
• Manage debtors and control purchase invoice payments.
• Ensure key suppliers are paid promptly.
• Produce year-end information for external accountants.

Skills

Experienced accountant

Team player

Good eye for detail

Excellent communication skills

Strong systems experience including Microsoft Excel

Job description

A recruiting agency is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant/Bookkeeper to oversee finance operations within a rapidly growing SME. Key responsibilities include managing accounting transactions, ensuring timely supplier payments, and producing monthly management accounts. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, communicate effectively with non-technical staff, and demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This position offers a vibrant work environment and significant growth potential.