Chief Accountant

Senior Bookkeeper/ Chief Accountant Salary up to £40,000 Full office based Full time: 8am - 4:30pm 28 holidays including bank holidays The Role My client is looking for an experienced and highly organised Senior Bookkeeper/Chief Accountant to join a busy finance function. This is a varied, hands-on position with responsibility across transactional finance, reconciliations, fixed assets and month-end activities, alongside supporting the wider day-to-day running of the accounts function. The role offers excellent scope for development, with the successful candidate gradually taking on additional responsibilities across management accounts, payroll, VAT, foreign currency payments, audit and other areas of finance. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of the accounts payable process, including posting and payment of overhead invoices Reconcile all company bank accounts, including foreign currency accounts Complete credit card reconciliations and associated postings Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register Oversee retail till transactions, investigating and resolving discrepancies Complete cash book reconciliations for website payment methods and resolve any issues Prepare and maintain monthly prepayment and accrual schedules Support accounts receivable, including ad hoc reconciliations Maintain bad debt provisions and oversee key customer accounts Process ad hoc payments as required Support month-end processes and ensure financial records remain accurate and up to date ..... full job details .....