Accountant

Accountant

£38,000 - £48,000 per annum basic

Caldicot

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm

Acorn by Synergie is working with a Fuel Distributor company based in Caldicot who have been in business for over 50 years that are seeking an Accountant to replace a member of staff that is retiring to work within a small team. The successful candidate will report directly to the Managing Director, this role is an integral part of the Finance / Administration team, and, a key function for the business.

Experience and Qualifications:

* Qualified Accountant or experience in a similar role (QBE, ACA, ACCA)

* Intermediate knowledge of other common software applications (Microsoft Office, Excel)

* Sage Payroll experience

* Experience of implementing and improving systems and processes

Key Responsibilities:

* Bank Reconciliation

* Managing Sage system

* Complete quarterly management accounts

* Customer direct debit submissions

* Raising sales invoices and statements

* Managing customer credit Insurance and working with Credit Insurers

* Provide detailed, timely and accurate financial reports (Cash-flow, Balance Sheet, Fixed Assets, Profit and Loss, Trial Balance and other necessary ad-hoc financial reports)

* Overseeing the Accounts Payable function and authorising payments

* Manage the accounting system to ensure consistency, accurate entry, and accurate reporting of all accounts

* Process Payroll & Benefits monthly

* Preparing and submitting VAT Quarterly

* Escalate finance and accounting issues to leadership team when necessary

* Ensure consistency of existing accounting systems through creating, maintaining, and enforcing standards and procedures

* Preparing and processing month end journals, accruals, prepayments and stock journal

Company Benefits

* Company pension

* Employee discount

* On-site parking

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.