Due to the continued expansion of Apex Group, the finance department is actively seeking to recruit an Accountant to join the team. The accountant will be responsible for a number of entities within the group. The Accountant will report to the finance manager.
Assisting with the preparation, review and reconciliation of monthly accruals and prepayments
Maintaining of fixed asset registers
Preparation of monthly bank reconciliations
Preparation and assistance in the monthly payroll process
Issuing of client invoices, maintaining of aged receivables and related matters
Preparation and reconciliation of all revenue
Preparation of cash flows and related analysis
Preparation and assistance in periodic VAT returns
Assisting in the month end process leading to the submission of accurate monthly management accounts in a timely manner
Assisting the finance manager with the monthly analysis of variances
Preparation of reporting and reconciliations for submission to the group’s Financial Planning & Analysis team
Assistance in capital adequacy requirements and other regulatory reporting
Assisting in the preparation of financial statements
Assisting with the annual audits and liaising with auditors
Assisting the finance manager with any ad-hoc requests
Skills Required:
A University degree in Accountancy or equivalent/Final stages of ACCA qualification
An ability to work to and meet agreed deadlines
Ability to work under pressure
Competence in Excel, general IT, and accounting packages
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role
Experience in audit would be ideal, but not necessary