Key responsibilities include

• Maintaining the books of account for the two companies in the organisation
• Ensuring appropriate methods of transaction processing
• Cashflow management
• VAT Reporting
• Budget preparation
• Management Reporting
• Preparing for and managing the annual audit process
• Cashflow management

The role offers a wide scope of work within an interesting business, where you can really add value and contribute to the success of the organisation. The successful candidate will be a local experienced Accountant within an SME, ideally with Xero. This is an excellent diverse role within an exciting business.

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The primary responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Tenant Management

• Coordinate and oversee maintenance and development projects
• Effectively manage tenant relationships
• Conduct regular property inspections to main high standards
• Enforce tenancy agreements and resolve disputes

Financial & Compliance Management

• Manage property finances
• Prepare relevant financial reports liaising closely with the FD
• Ensure compliance and adherence to legal requirements

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years property management / project management experience with proficient property management software skills, a thorough understanding of tenancy law and regulations along with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. You need to work with initiative, drive and autonomy. In return you will be highly rewarded. The company offer a great working environment and support and the opportunity to develop the scope of the role.

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You will be responsible for the management of the credit control function, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debts and maintaining a healthy cashflow.  Whilst supporting the business with credit risk management and cash flow forecasting, you will work closely with Operations and Commercial teams, as well as senior management to proactively resolve queries and minimise credit risk.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining effective credit control policies and procedures that align with the company’s objectives and industry best practices.
• Forecast cash receipts for key customers based on ledger data and customer payment patterns.

• Preparation of Aged Debt analysis identifying balances at risk and action being taken
• Monitoring and reporting on debtor days and credit notes issued and providing monthly commentary.

• Credit insurance – work with credit insurers for ongoing customer credit limit requirements, contribute to annual credit insurance renewal and submit quarterly turnover declarations.
• Set up new clients in the system and maintain up-to-date client records, including changes to billing or contact information.

• Work with Operations team to review customer debit notes and deductions.
• Collaborating with other departments, such as Commercial and Operations, to ensure effective communication and coordination regarding customer accounts, pricing and orders, and other customer queries/issues.

• Lead process improvements across Credit Control, identify opportunities to improve and simplify the credit control processes to drive efficiencies.

• Managing one Assistant providing ongoing support, coaching and feedback, as well as quarterly appraisals.

The successful candidate will be qualified CICM or studying towards and a keen interest in systems and data management, an ERP upgrade is planned, and you will be part of the implementation process. Along with a proven track record and a desire to deliver continuous improvement. This is a very interesting role within a dynamic business.

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Leading a large team of skilled finance professionals, you will ensure the delivery of accurate financial information, regulatory compliance and key financial objectives.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to

• Lead and oversee all financial operations, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with business goals.
• Bring fresh perspectives, sharp business acumen and data driven insights to help guide strategic decisions across the business.
• Collaboration with leadership and the wider Team, communicating financial insights in a clear, accessible manner.
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of broader economic trends and micro economic factors, using this insight to assess business opportunities and risks.
• Continuously identify and drive opportunities for financial improvement, innovation, and sustainability within the business.
• Ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and governance are in place across the organisation.
• Contribute to the company’s vision by guiding the team with excellent judgement, leadership, and mentorship.

The successful candidate will be  ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified and have a proven successful track record in a senior finance role for a minimum of 5  years . However more importantly displays a keen understanding of economic trends, provide insightful commercial acumen and be able to influence at board level. The scope of the role is extensive with key automation and data projects on the horizon. The recognition and rewards are high within a forward thinking organisation.

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• Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger
• Expenses and Credit card statements
• Bank reconciliations
• Finance administration to support month and year end.

This role offers a great scope to develop, working for a supportive Manager and really interesting business. The successful candidate will be ambitious, confident, able to work with initiative and integrity.

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Outstanding opportunity for an early stage studier to join a leading US global organisation.

We’re looking for an Accounts Assistant to take full responsibility for all bank and Inter-company reconciliations within the EMEA Group. You will be an ambitious individual with a desire to start your career in a high performing corporate finance department.

Responsibilities:

• To complete weekly bank reconciliations for designated EMEA entities in various currencies.
• To ensure all reconciling items are investigated fully and cleared before current month end or detailed explanation on why outstanding provided for month end reconciliation.
• With the help and assistance of Senior Accountants to continually try to improve processes and tighten controls.
• To take responsible to follow up on any open items either with various teams including AP, Treasury, and Payroll.
• To complete and take ownership of Intercompany schedules for all designated AGS EMEA entities, including ensuring all required invoices are raised.
• To ensure that VAT being processed correctly for transactions and they’re correctly reported/noted on the invoices for all designated EMEA entities.
• To work with the Senior Accountants and Treasury in requesting and the processing the quarterly repayments and making sure they’re correctly logged on the inter-company reconciliation for all designated EMEA entities.
• To build effective relationships with other internal departments including, but not limited to Invoicing, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Treasury and Commercial Team.
• To support the Finance Team with tasks during busy periods.
• To support with annual and interim audit requests.
• Ad hoc financial analysis and investigative tasks as requested by  Finance Manager and Supervisor.

The successful candidate will be keen on a career in finance and ideally be studying towards ACCA/CIMA, possess a high attention to detail and problem solving abilities.

Study support will be provided alongside a clear development and career progression.

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Working within a busy friendly team you will be responsible for the production of timely, accurate and relevant management accounts and financial statements whilst ensuring tight internal controls are in place. You will be assigned the management accounts for 3-4 entities, which will include production of P&Ls, balance sheets, variance analysis, reviewing financial for allocated programmes with the commercial team and assist with producing the budget.

Specific responsibilities

• Production and review of the Monthly Management Accounts
• Ensure monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts including client reconciliations, prepayments, accruals, payroll and tax related accounts.
• To produce the monthly, bi-monthly and quarterly VAT returns and reconciliations.
• To produce the monthly, quarterly and annually EC sales returns and reconciliations.
• To manage, produce and journal all the intercompany charges.
• To produce a full monthly commentary on each entity analysing performance against key KPIs.
• Prepare and present client financial data to commercial team for clients you will be responsible for
• Support with the production of year end statutory accounts and work with the auditors during their fieldwork.
• To assist in production of annual overhead budget from the bottom up.
• Ad hoc financial analysis and investigative tasks.
• Carrying out of such ad-hoc tasks as required by the Finance Manager & Senior Management Accountant.

The successful candidate will have some management reporting experience, be studying and possess strong excel skills. You need to be a confident communicator at all levels and work with initiative and ownership. It’s a social environment with a good team and an excellent benefits and study package.

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We’re recruiting for a Financial / Management Accountant within our Financial Reporting Team to be responsible for the production of timely, accurate and relevant management accounts and financial statements whilst ensuring tight internal controls are in place. You will have responsibility for entities assigned to you, which will include production of P&Ls, balance sheets, variance analysis and assist with producing the budget. You will have line management responsibility for 2 Accounts Assistants who oversee the bank accounts and run the intercompany process – covering our EMEA entities.

Your Opportunity

You will be responsible for:

• Production and review of the Monthly Management Accounts
• Ensure monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts including client reconciliations, prepayments, accruals, payroll and tax related accounts.
• Direct management of 2 team members.
• To produce the monthly, bi-monthly and quarterly VAT returns and reconciliations.
• To produce the monthly, quarterly and annual EC sales returns and reconciliations.
• To manage, produce and journal all the intercompany charges.
• To ensure bank reconciliations are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
• To produce a full monthly commentary on each entity analysing performance against key KPIs.
• Support with the production of year end statutory accounts and work with the auditors during their fieldwork.
• To assist in production of annual overhead budget from the bottom up.
• Ad hoc financial analysis and investigative tasks.

The successful candidate will be part qualified ACCA/CIMA studier intent on qualifying, ideally with management experience but proven coaching and development experience will be of interest. The study support is excellent, and the culture is supportive and collaborative. This is a people orientated business where you genuinely can add value and make a difference, which is unusual in a global business of this size.

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Working within a busy friendly team you will be responsible for the production of timely, accurate and relevant management accounts and financial statements whilst ensuring tight internal controls are in place. You will be assigned the management accounts for 3-4 entities, which will include production of P&Ls, balance sheets, variance analysis, reviewing financial for allocated programmes with the commercial team and assist with producing the budget.

Specific responsibilities

• Production and review of the Monthly Management Accounts
• Ensure monthly reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts including client reconciliations, prepayments, accruals, payroll and tax related accounts.
• To produce the monthly, bi-monthly and quarterly VAT returns and reconciliations.
• To produce the monthly, quarterly and annually EC sales returns and reconciliations.
• To manage, produce and journal all the intercompany charges.
• To produce a full monthly commentary on each entity analysing performance against key KPIs.
• Prepare and present client financial data to commercial team for clients you will be responsible for
• Support with the production of year end statutory accounts and work with the auditors during their fieldwork.
• To assist in production of annual overhead budget from the bottom up.
• Ad hoc financial analysis and investigative tasks.
• Carrying out of such ad-hoc tasks as required by the Finance Manager & Senior Management Accountant.

The successful candidate will have some management reporting experience, be studying and possess strong excel skills. You need to be a confident communicator at all levels and work with initiative and ownership. It’s a social environment with a good team and an excellent benefits and study package.

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Role Overview

• Collaborating with the shared services finance function, to ensure that accurate monthly management accounts are produced, and external reporting requirements are met
• Drafting monthly performance packs for all the programmes for review by Programme Exec and senior executives
• Monthly forecasting activities including maintaining and updating existing client cost actuals and latest revenue forecasts
• Supporting the annual budgeting process
• A strong focus on providing support to the bid and business development team to produce value-based pricing to support growth and long-term profitability of the programme/region
• Working closely with the legal team to review contracts and understanding of Legal capabilities to support the Financial operation team
• Ensuring external and internal client reporting requirements are addressed and delivered in a timely manner
• Operating as the key point of contact for any ad-hoc financial programme queries

The successful candidate will be finalist / newly qualified CIMA / ACCA with strong management accounts experience and a desire to develop their career commercially. This is a exciting opportunity within a leading employer offering great benefits and primarily remote working.

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