About the Role
Run and manage the day to day accounting & finance function
Ensure all deadlines met and statutory regulations complied with
Prepare monthly management accounts and reconciliations in a timely manner.
Ensure all assets and liabilities on the trial balance are reconciled to a reviewed schedule or third-party report including intercompany balances.
Support the Directors with the production of annual budgets and periodic re-forecasts.
Manage the year end audit processes including the publication of Annual report, dealing with external auditors, and filing at Companies House
Manage the bank and treasury function. Ensure transactions are posted within the team fully within the accounts each day.
Maximise working capital and positive cashflow by supporting the credit and purchase control policy.
Manage Sales finance facility and ensure that the monthly reconciliation is submitted on time.
Post accruals and prepayments.
Liaise with external advisors to provide sufficient information to complete company’s taxation affairs.
Supervise team members preparing payroll and VAT returns, ensuring HR database is up to date
Produce financial data & reports for Directors and other departments on request.
Check posted batch releases.
Cover for colleagues when they are on annual leave.
Manage Property Portfolio including posting all transactions.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
ACCA/ACA or CIMA
Good knowLedge of UK GAAP
Qualified accountant/Finalist
SKILLS
Excel skills · Knowledge of foreign exchange
Ability to deal with third party auditors and tax advisors and build long term relationships
Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data analysis
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Knowledge of Dynamics 365 ERP (Navision) is desired but not mandatory.
About the Company
We are a pharmaceuticals wholesaler based in Dartford UK.