We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client for the position of Accountant. This role is suited to a detail-oriented and highly organised finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can effectively manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting strict deadlines.
General Requirements
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple responsibilities within a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
- Strong integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information.
- Consistent track record of delivering accurate work within tight deadlines.
- Proactive, collaborative team player with the ability to take ownership and show initiative.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Professional qualification such as ACCA, CPA, or CA is preferred.
- Minimum of 3 years’ relevant accounting experience, ideally within a trading environment.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will operate in a deadline-driven environment, supporting accounting activities across multiple group entities. Responsibilities include:
- Managing and processing vendor payables accurately across various business units and cost centres.
- Overseeing bank accounts, including reconciliation, balance monitoring, and payment execution.
- Raising sales invoices, recording income accurately, and actively managing receivables collection.
- Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolving discrepancies where identified.
- Producing daily cash position and inventory reports.
- Developing and maintaining monthly cash flow forecasts for group companies.
- Maintaining the fixed assets register, including property, plant, and equipment (PP&E).
- Executing month-end close processes and other time-sensitive accounting activities.
- Preparing and submitting VAT returns in line with regulatory requirements.
- Supporting external audits and corporate tax filing processes on an annual basis.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of accounting systems, processes, and workflows.
- Undertaking any additional finance or accounting duties as required by management.