Financial Accountant

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£35-£40k per annum

Town Quay, Southampton, Hampshire

Full Time, Permanent, Mon - Fri

Opportunity

Due to continuing growth and significant investment in talent, this expanding Telecommunications business has an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant.

Role

The role will report to the Finance Director and will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the finance function, which will include the financial operations of two corporate entities.

Apart from the inherent financial aspects, it is clearly expected that this role has a high element of involvement in the operation of the business. Responsiveness to all stakeholders, clarity in communication and adherence to deadlines are of key importance.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Financial accounting (General Ledger, BS, P&L etc)
• Financial controls (Revenue and costs control and analysis)
• Payroll and VAT
• FSCP (Financial Statement Closing Process)
• Banking and creditor payments

Specific duties

• Ensure a high level of involvement and communication with all departments.
• On time reporting and a high level of accuracy in all aspects of bookkeeping.
• Daily reconciliation of transactions through the Company’s financial system, Xero.
• Purchase ledger control including purchase orders, supplier payments, and transaction reconciliation.
• Preparation of weekly payment runs for Director approval.
• Management accounting process including accruals, prepayments, analytical review, and preparation for monthly FSCP.
• Monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Production of monthly payroll.
• Deliver on HMRC reporting.
• Complete VAT returns.
• Upkeep and maintain integrity of financial systems.
• Management of Company expense system
• Assist with preparation of statutory accounts
• Review spending against budget, with individual departments
• Prepare detailed margin analysis and support terminations process
• Management of introductory and contractual credit process
• Understand regulation, legislation and industry developments and how they will impact the business

Ideal candidate

• Part-qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Extensive systems skills and experience, specifically with Xero
• Telecommunications industry experience (not essential)
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage a diverse list of tasks
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to persuade and influence
• Committed, enthusiastic and able to use initiative to drive the business forward

Benefits

• Bonuses, recognition and prizes for hard work including different incentives for hitting KPIs
• Generous annual leave package, plus your birthday off every year
• Progression opportunities within the company
• Company-wide events and trips
• Dress down every
• Friday Refer a friend scheme
• Techscheme and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Training and Incentive Budget per employee
• Office in Central Southampton with sea views
• Onsite Parking

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Wellness programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location