Company Accountant

An established organisation within the health and social care sector is seeking an experienced Company Accountant to take hands-on responsibility for the financial affairs of a multi-company Group.

This is a broad accounting position requiring strong technical knowledge and the ability to personally manage statutory accounting, group accounting, taxation, inter-company accounting, payroll-related accounting, audit preparation and financial compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare annual statutory accounts and ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and statutory requirements.
• Maintain accurate accounting records, year-end schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow and variance analysis.
• Maintain accurate accounts across individual Group companies and support consolidated financial reporting.
• Manage inter-company ledgers, transactions and control accounts, including monthly reconciliations and investigation of discrepancies.
• Manage Corporation Tax, VAT, PAYE, National Insurance and CIS requirements where applicable.
• Prepare VAT returns and reconciliations and maintain appropriate supporting records.
• Manage HMRC correspondence and respond to routine enquiries and information requests.
• Maintain accurate payroll accounting records, journals and control accounts.
• Support Companies House compliance and statutory filing requirements.
• Prepare audit schedules, working papers and supporting documentation for external auditors.
• Respond to audit queries and support the resolution of audit findings.
• Maintain effective financial controls, payment controls, audit trails and appropriate segregation of duties.
• Identify financial risks, accounting irregularities and weaknesses in financial controls and escalate significant matters appropriately.
• Provide accurate financial information to Directors and senior management to support business decision-making.
• Maintain financial records to a standard suitable for regulatory and contractual scrutiny within a regulated health and social care environment.

About You

• At least 10 years'' relevant accounting experience, including substantial hands-on company accounting experience.
• Proven experience within a multi-company or Group structure.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience of statutory accounts, management accounts and balance sheet control.
• Strong knowledge of UK taxation, VAT, PAYE and National Insurance, with CIS knowledge where applicable.
• Experience dealing directly with HMRC and external auditors.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Confident using accounting systems and Microsoft Excel or equivalent.
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification is desirable; extensive relevant experience will also be considered.
• Experience within health and social care, another regulated environment or a multi-company organisation would be advantageous.

This is an opportunity for an experienced accountant to take ownership of a broad financial remit within an established organisation, working closely with senior management and contributing to strong financial control, compliance and governance.