Company Accountant

Location: Sleaford

Salary: circa £45,000 

Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for an experienced Company Accountant to join a reputable family business based near Sleaford. 

Reporting into the Finance Director, you will be working as part of a close knit team, managing the financial operation whilst playing a vital part in driving their financial success and long-term growth.   This exciting opportunity also has potential growth and development opportunities.

What’s on offer for the Company Accountant

• Competitive salary plus car allowance
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Onsite parking
• Potential for future growth and development opportunities

The role of the Company Accountant

• Producing timely and accurate management accounts across multiple cost centres and companies.
• Posting of accruals, prepayments, maintaining the fixed asset register, posting monthly depreciation and Loan/HP Interest.
• Monthly Reconciliation of Directors Loan Accounts.
• Calculation of monthly Tax – Corporation Tax and Deferred Tax.
• Updating and maintaining cashflow forecasts.
• Compiling monthly reports for directors on aged debt, company performance and asset utilisation. Any other Ad Hoc reports as required.
• Filing Statutory Accounts and Corporation Tax Returns
• Providing holiday cover and support for weekly payroll, bank postings and bank reconciliation.
• Maintain and Reconcile Retention Log.
• Compiling information for Auditors at Year End and being primary liaison at Audit.
• Reconciliation and posting of customer receipts against Self Billing Agreements.
• Support Ledger Staff With Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) and VAT Legislation.
• Produce and file a number of personal tax returns.

The ideal candidate for the Company Accountant

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) Qualified by Experience will also be considered
• Proven experience in a similar accounting role
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis
• Proficiency in accounting software and strong Excel skills.
• High attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply.