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Job description

We are looking to appoint a Financial Accountant to join our finance team. Based at our office in Coleraine. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, this position will offer the successful candidate the opportunity to cover all aspects of the Finance function as well as provide an opportunity to develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the timely production of monthly management accounts for all companies within the Group.
• Calculation of accruals and prepayments for the Group.
• Maintenance of key schedules such as fixed asset register, prepayments & accruals and intercompany accounts.
• Responsibility of all Balance Sheet movements.
• Assist in the preparation of the Group's annual financial statements and annual audit.
• Assist in preparation of group corporation tax and group VAT returns.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts and key performance indicators for the Group.
• Assist in the monitoring of financial controls for the Group and assist in internal audit activities as required.
• Maintenance of nominal ledger including transaction auditing, journal posting and expense coding.
• Assist with ad hoc investigations and reports, while ensuring that scheduled reports are produced and circulated in accordance with agreed deadlines.
• Actively participate in any training and personnel exercises designed to improve standards and performance levels.
• Team management responsibility for function areas within Finance team such as accounts receivable, bank or accounts payable.
• Statutory reporting to governmental and regulatory bodies such as Department of Finance, Companies House and HMRC.
• Support and guidance for other departments within finance such as Accounts receivable, Accounts Payable, Invoicing and Payroll.
• The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list and you will be expected to comply with any reasonable request or duties directed by management.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Minimum of 2 years previous industry experience.
• Previous experience of supervising or managing a team.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Competent in IT i.e. Microsoft Office, and in particular, extensive experience with Excel.

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience in SAGE products
• Previous experience in SAGE products

Further Information

The successful candidate must be able to provide documentation to confirm their eligibility to work in the UK. What we offer: Competitive salary. Annual Discretionary bonus scheme, subject to the achievement of agreed KPI’s for a respective year. Opportunities for personal growth and development. Eligible for Company Sick pay and DIS benefit after one years’ continuous service. Eligible for Private Healthcare Scheme and Cash health benefit (upon successful completion of probation). 33 days annual leave including Bank holidays. Hybrid working upon successful completion of probation. Company pension scheme.