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Company Accountant

Job Posted: 21 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 40,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Seacroft

Expire in: 7 days

Job Description

Reporting to the Directors and this is a hands-on Company Accountant role is responsible for the day to day management of the finance function. You will oversee all transactional finance, payroll, HMRC compliance and month and year-end processes, acting as the primary finance lead within the business.

 The position is with a long established import and distribution business operating across the UK retail and trade markets. With an international supplier base and multi currency transactions, the company has built a strong reputation in its sector and continues to grow through long standing customer relationships and operational expertise.

 Key Responsibilities
Full responsibility for daily finance operations, including cash management, banking and reconciliations (GBP, EUR and USD)
Managing weekly UK and international supplier payment runs, including foreign currency transactions
Overseeing purchase and sales ledger processes, ensuring accurate postings and reconciliations
Monitoring aged creditors and debtors, resolving queries and investigating discrepancies
Processing weekly and monthly payroll, including RTI submissions, pensions, P11Ds and payroll journals
Preparing quarterly VAT returns and supporting compliance submissions in conjunction with external accountants
Acting as first point of contact for HMRC queries and audit requirements
Managing month-end close, reviewing P&L, trial balance and balance sheet reconciliations
Maintaining clean and accurate ledgers ahead of external accountant review
Supporting year-end processes, including reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and audit preparationKey Experience  
Proven experience in a standalone or number one finance role within an SME environment
Strong working knowledge of payroll, VAT and HMRC compliance
Experience managing multi-currency transactions and foreign supplier payments
Confident overseeing both transactional finance and month-end reporting
Comfortable liaising with external accountants and auditors
Practical, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently
 Package & Working Pattern
Salary to £40,000 depending on experience
Office-based role in West Yorkshire
Full-time position with standard weekday hoursIPS Finance has 45 years’ experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit our website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities

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