Senior Accountant

Vectis Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Vectis Recruitment is seeking a diligent Finance professional to join our team in Leicester. You will assist in the preparation and submission of monthly accounts, reconcile balance sheets, and support VAT returns and budgeting processes.

In this role you will work closely with the Finance Manager and Director, helping to develop robust processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote financial awareness across the company.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting philosophy and practical knowledge expected.
• Experience in a fast paced environment is advantageous.
• Strong communication and team collaboration abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and submission of monthly accounts, including monthly reviews, journal entries and corrections.
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts and ensuring complete supporting documentation.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of VAT returns.
• Facilitate and promote financial awareness throughout the Company.
• Continually strive to improve and simplify procedures and systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Work with Finance Manager & Director on process development.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Job description

The Role

• Assist in the preparation and submission of monthly accounts, including monthly reviews, journal entries and corrections.


• Responsible for reconciling balance sheet accounts, ensuring that back up documentation is complete.


• Assist in the preparation & submission of accurate and timely VAT returns.


• Facilitate and promote financial awareness throughout the Company.


• Continually strive to improve and simplify procedures and systems


• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.


• Work closely with Finance Manager & Director the senior management team on process development.


• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

The Person

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA).


• Demonstrable experience within a fast paced environment.


• Good communication skills, teamwork and leadership skills..


• High attention to detail and accuracy