Accountant

Gloucester with 2 days WFH

Up to £50,000

A hands-on role that would suit a qualified or nearly qualified accountant with an international Gloucester business. Responsibility for a number of entities, assisting in the month-end close, preparation of annual financial statements, involvement in the audit and ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis.

Role responsibilities

• Preparing month-end journal entries including bank entries, payroll, accruals, prepayments, taxation, Transfer Pricing and assisting in month end closing
• Producing accurate and timely balance sheet reconciliations for assigned entities
• Preparation of financial statements for a number of entities and liaison with external auditors as required
• Assisting with Corporation tax payments and reporting working with external advisors
• Preparation of VAT returns for assigned entities
• Ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis with commentary to assist variance analysis
• Participating in a commitment to updating and improving processes

Ideal candidate profile

• ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or finalist
• A flexible, positive attitude to work
• Experience of preparing statutory accounts
• Working knowledge of UK GAAP
• Organised and able to manage multiple demands and reporting deadlines
• Proficiency in accounting software with a preference for Oracle
• An effective communicator and relationship-builder
• Good level of expertise with MS Excel