Maternity Cover Accountant

DK Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment company in Devon and Torbay seeks a qualified accountant to cover maternity leave. The role involves preparing financial records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations, and assisting in budgeting and forecasting. Ideal candidates will have experience in financial reporting and analysis, with strong knowledge of VAT and corporation tax. This is a full-time position, contributing to the financial integrity of the organization.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in financial reporting and compliance.
• Strong understanding of VAT, corporation tax, and PAYE/NIC.
• Ability to assist with year-end accounts and audits.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Financial reporting and analysis

Accounting standards compliance

Budgeting and forecasting

Variance analysis

Accounts payable/receivable management

Job description

Local company seeking qualified accountant to cover maternity leave.

Responisbilities include:

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including ledgers, journals, invoices, receipts, and financial statements.

• Monthly management accounts preparation: record accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations to support internal reporting.

• Assist with year-end accounts, statutory reporting, and audit preparation.

• Produce financial reports and analysis for senior management to inform decisions.

Financial Control & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations (VAT, corporation tax, PAYE/NIC), and league-specific financial rules (e.g., EFL Profit & Sustainability, Salary Cost Management Protocol).

• Maintain internal control procedures for accuracy and integrity of financial data and systems.

• Support external and internal audits and ensure required documentation is available.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Assist in budgeting and forecasting, working with other departments (e.g., commercial, operations, football operations). Perform variance analysis to highlight differences between actual results and budgets/forecasts.

• Perform variance analysis to highlight differences between actual results and budgets/forecasts.

• Provide financial insights that help guide operational and strategic decisions.

Accounts Payable / Receivable & Cash Management

• Process and reconcile invoices, payments, receipts, and bank transactions