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Placed: 28/11/17
Region: London
Location: London
Category: Jobs


Content of the advertisement:

Looking for a new role working in the retail industry? If this has struck up interest already please continue reading! You could be part of this well known business within their finance team.

Our client is looking for a qualified financial accountant who is confident and personable, to provide support to their finance team. The successful candidate will manage the day to day transactional activities of the Finance Department (Sales, Receipts, Purchases, Credit Control and Payroll) to ensure that it provides a high-quality customer focused service with accurate accounting records being maintained and prompt solution to queries.

The successful candidate will ensure that the financial statements are prepared to statutory and regulatory standards; and to act as an authoritative source of advice on accounting principles for both companies and charities.

Duties will include:

Management of the Purchase Ledger, Payroll, Credit Control and Cash Management functions

Production of the financial statements that comply with all statutory and regulatory standards in accordance with the agreed timetable

Responsible for the preparation of quarterly 12 month rolling cash flow forecasts

Responsible for the preparation and submission of the quarterly VAT return

Responsible for ensuring that the insurance cover is adequate and in place, reviewing provision every 3 years

Responsible for the system administration and training of in-house systems

Responsible for checking all BACS and cheque payment runs prior to authorisation and transmission

Maintain and review annually the Employee & Benefits' manual to provide lay guidance to all members of staff

Responsible for the maintenance of the Senior Staff register of interest

Management of treasury management systems to minimise foreign exchange and credit risk and maximise returns, whilst ensuring that all investments are made, in accordance with the companies investment policy

Produce and maintain finance procedure documents that support the Financial Regulations for the receipts, sales, purchases, cash book and credit control activities

Maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders including insurers, bankers and software support providers

To ensure that finance policies and regulations are fully documented, reviewed annually and communicated to all staff and that training is provided to all relevant staff, either one-to-one or group

Initiating and leading projects to develop the use of finance software in the areas of sales, credit control, purchases and receipts

Recommend and implement changes to existing systems and new systems as required

Maintenance of the Finance Department section of the companies intranet relating to sales, purchases and credit control

To act as an authoritative source of advice on accounting principles and VAT for the company; and provide advice and guidance to senior managers on accounting and control requirements

The successful candidate will be organised and efficient and would have had experience of working within a customer-focused environment. The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, outstanding interpersonal skills and have a first-rate knowledge of Microsoft Office and accounting software.

Experience of commercial accounting, staff management within the same environment, and system development, preparation of final accounts are all essential.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Price / Salary: £300/hour