Our client a leader in the Retail Sector has an urgent requirement for a Qualified Accountant to join their team.
The group are seeking a qualified accountant for the role of senior accountant to oversee the day-today finance function.
Key duties and responsibilities
· Overseeing the finance function of the group’s head office operation and the group subsidiary company.
· Supervision of the accounts staff and other members of the finance team.
· Management of cash flow and preparing short-term cash projections.
· Preparation and oversight of payroll for the group.
· Preparation of VAT returns.
· Preparation of monthly management accounts and related performance reports for the group.
· Working closely with the CEO, CFO and other board members on a daily basis.
· Attendance at regular meetings of the board of directors.
· Management of the financial year-end function and liaising with auditors on completion of the audited financial statements of the group.
· Reviewing the company’s internal controls regularly and identifying areas for development and refinement.
Advantages
· The candidate will join a company which has demonstrated significant growth and adapted to change in its industry in recent years.
· They will be working with a team of enthusiastic and dynamic individuals within the head office and finance team.
· We work in an open-plan environment and offer some flexibility around working hours and working from home options.
· Be part of an organisation which is currently experiencing a surge in activity, having began as a small co-operative over 25 years ago.
· Gain exposure to a vast array of businesses operating in the electrical wholesale and retail sector.
· Be part of the decision-making process for the organisation’s future.
Key requirements
· Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CPA).
· Minimum 2 years PQE in an industry environment preferred, but not essential.
· Candidates from a practice background, where they will have had exposure to a variety of larger client accounting operations, are also welcome.
· Some previous experience in the use of accounting software such as Sage and Intact IQ is advantageous, but not essential.
· Adept in the use of MS applications, mainly Excel and Word.
· Experience in the preparation of payroll and exposure to payroll software packages such as Sage Professional.
· Strong communication skills and be favourable to working within a friendly team. The role involves interaction with the company’s CEO, CFO and board members on a regular basis.
For more information, please contact [email protected]
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