Accountant Jobs

Job Description

General Accountants will receive a competitive base salary along with great benefits including:

• 22 days holiday, rising to 25 after 5 years’ service
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Discount gym membership
• Vehicle purchase discount
• Employee Advantage – retail discounts with over 3000 retailers
• Cycle to work scheme 

Job Introduction

The General Accountant, supported by the Assistant Accountant(s) will ensure the financial integrity of the non-OEM Balance Sheet, ensuring efficient and effective accounting and reporting processes.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsibility for  the efficient, accurate and timely accounting for financial transactions, including the production of routine month-end reports ensuring compliance with applicable accounting, tax, legislative and other regulatory standards
• Sign off of relevant GL and Sub-Ledger Balance Sheet reconciliations and reviews
• Ensure all policies and processes adhere to the Minimum Control Framework; act as a key point of contact for external audit requirements
• Resolve internal and external stakeholder queries in a timely manner
• Motivate and develop the team, fostering an attitude of continuous improvement

The Ideal Candidate

• Ability to manage a range of external and internal customer requirements, some of which may be conflicting, with integrity and professionalism
• Strong communication skills, able to delegate effectively, prioritise requests and workload
• Able to organise and manage teams to consistently deliver to deadlines and work to high standards
• Conscientious, with an ability to delve into detail
• Up to date with technical accounting matters
• Skilled at fostering partnerships and good working relationships with stakeholders and internal customers
• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACA/ACCA)
• Ability to maintain financial control and professional integrity even under pressure
• Encourages development and progression of teams
• Contributes to creating a positive, achieving, rewarding working environment
• Sets an example with high levels of personal integrity, always ‘doing the right thing’
• Operates with a strong sense of financial control; embeds a culture of ownership and accountability
• Actively seeks to deliver a better level of service through continuous improvement