Qualified Accountant

Chelmsford, Essex

£50,000-£60,000

Barnes Roffe Recruitment have an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Accountant to join one of their clients based in Chelmsford, Essex.

Key accountabilities:

• Management of financial operations and bookkeeping including accounts payable, sales invoicing, VAT returns, monthly accounts preparation and reporting.
• Management of payroll, budgeting and forecasting, cashflow, and reviewing operating costs.
• Provide support to the Directors as required, requested and directed
• Providing insights on the financial health of the organisation.
• Working with the Directors to produce forecasts and budgets to allow the ongoing expansion and financial success of the businesses.
• Ensuring the business meets all its statutory and compliance obligations, including statutory accounting and tax issues.
• Monitoring relationships with external contacts such as accountants, solicitors and HM Revenue & Customs.

Key attributes:

• Qualified ACA or ACCA Accountant
• Experience working as an Accountant at an Owner Manager Business is a strong advantage.
• Some experience in Internal Audit is advantageous
• Previous experience of manufacturing or construction industry would be advantageous
• Experience using Sage is essential.
• Some experience with French or Dutch Accounts would be ideal but definitely not essential.
• Great attention to detail, able to produce written and numerical reports.
• Strong IT skills with experience of Microsoft Office including Excel.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• High degree of flexibility and able to adapt quickly.
• A proactive and energetic personality able to operate at a senior level.

If you feel this is the right opportunity for you, please contact Adam Sommerville or Nicola Rouse at Barnes Roffe Recruitment to discuss further.