Finance Manager/Financial Accountant

The Financial Accountant Role

• Managing month-end and year-end accounts, including balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting management accounts and statutory accounts
• Overseeing VAT returns, payroll and tax accruals
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and depreciation
• Supporting corporation tax and international tax compliance
• Assisting with US sales tax and Middle East operations
• Liaising with external accountants, auditors and tax advisers
• Improving finance systems, controls and processes
• Providing accounting support across the wider business
• Sharing the work load between the 2 in team with the view to hire a 3rd person to do the transactional duties

About You as an Accountant/PQ Accountant/QBE

• You could be a qualified Accountant (AAT, ACCA, ACA or CIMA), an experienced QBE Accountant, or a part-qualified Accountant who is ready to step into a broader role and take on more responsibility.
• Our client is looking for someone who is positive, ambitious, commercially minded and keen to learn. You don't need to have experience in every area listed above the business is happy to support someone with the right attitude who wants to develop, or someone with all the skills seeking progression as the company grows.
• This is a genuinely relaxed, friendly and supportive working culture.
• Refreshing, informal leadership culture with plenty of room for progression.
• Strong Excel and accounting systems experience is important, with knowledge of VAT, payroll, financial accounting and month-end reporting desirable.
• Don't worry if you don't tick every box They are interested in your potential, attitude and ambition.

The Culture & Benefits

• Salary Range £40,000-£55,000 DOE + Bonus
• You'll be joining a business with a very flat structure, a relaxed and friendly working environment and a genuine opportunity to work closely with senior management.
• There is a strong focus on career development and progression, alongside a brilliant benefits package.
• This is a great opportunity for someone who wants more than a traditional accounting role and would like to develop their career within a growing international business.
• Based in Westbourne, Bournemouth office-based 3 4 days per week.
• Enhanced Pension
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program Support (EAP)
• Life insurance (Death in Service)
• Dental Plan
• Study Support on going
• 25 days holidays + BH
• New benefits package is being introduced to include "Fish and Chip" Fridays!
• Golf & Football event days out!