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Company Accountant
March 6, 2023 | Comments Off on Company Accountant
Position: Company Accountant
Location: Louth
Salary: Neg DOE
Responsibilities:
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Overall responsibility for accuracy of financial accounting numbers for the Group on a daily, monthly and annual basis
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Ensure timely and accurate monthly accounts are reported in accordance with business deadlines
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Monthly contract analysis by job to report gross margin and assist with driving margin improvement
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Responsible for the Cashflow management and reporting of the business and driving improvements for same
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Being commercially aware in the business to identify cost savings or margin improvements
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Drive on-going improvements in reporting processes for the business
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Ensure accuracy and take ownership of the General Ledger for the business
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Support the FD in budgeting and re-forecasting process for Group revenues and costs and cost centres to ensure deadlines are achieved,
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Assist FD to ensure information is submitted for Group Reporting in a timely manner to ensure consolidation deadlines are achieved,
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On-going liaison and interaction with other areas of the business to improve the inputs to, and outputs from the Finance dept.
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Liaise with external auditors.
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Posting monthly journals as appropriate
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Preparing UK and Irish Vat returns
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Provide cover for Weekly and monthly payroll
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Ad hoc projects as required by Finance Director
Experience and Requirements:
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Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA or similar
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Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role
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Practice-trained Accountant an advantage
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Experience of working with ERP systems. SAP Business One experience an advantage
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Resilient and flexible, with the ability to thrive in a changing and fast-paced manufacturing environment
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Ability to work well as part of a team, and be able to build effective relationships across the business
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Personal drive for self-development and growth
Key skills:
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Excellent knowledge and use of MS Office suite packages, particularly Excel
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Must possess an attention to detail
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Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and organisational skills
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Commercially focused and results-orientated
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Can-do attitude and strong work ethic
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Strong team player with ability to interact with clients and colleagues at all levels.
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Flexible with a positive attitude to change
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Organisational and commercial awareness - Understands linkages affecting all areas.
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Communication skills - Listens responsively and can give information effectively, is open and receptive to others.