The Role

Financial Reporting Accountant (Permanent)

Reports to:  Finance Manager

The Financial Reporting Accountant reports to the Finance Manager and is responsible for the preparation of the financial Statements based on the general ledger. This involves a good understanding of both accounting and finance to ensure the financial integrity of the Statutory accounts.

General
• Management of month end close process to include preparation of journal entries, accruals, general Ledger
• Preparation of Monthly Reporting Pack, P&L, Balance Sheet
• Preparation of Fixed Assets & Capex
• Preparation of Prepayment/Accruals
• Interco Debtors Reconciliation/Sign Off
• Bank Account Reconciliations
• Preparation of General Ledger reconciliations
• General Ledger spend Analysis
• Point of contact for external Financial and Tax auditors
• Preparation of VAT, Vies and Intrastat Returns
• Divisional analysis on Variable & Fixed costs
• Budget process  Division Projects

The Person

• Part Qualified/Qualified Accountant

•Working knowledge of monthly reconciliations and identifying opportunities for development within existing control procedures

• High awareness of current technical accounting and reporting requirements
• Computer literate with good Excel skills with solid understanding of accounting software principles
• Strong technical ability with financial analysis and reporting skills
• Intercompany accounting experience
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and written
• Excellent understanding of operational controls
• Problem solving skills
• Effective time management, planning and organisational skills

The Package

Neg depending  on experience