Company Accountant

Reporting to the Directors and this is a hands-on Company Accountant role is responsible for the day to day management of the finance function. You will oversee all transactional finance, payroll, HMRC compliance and month and year-end processes, acting as the primary finance lead within the business. The position is with a long established import and distribution business operating across the UK retail and trade markets. With an international supplier base and multi currency transactions, the company has built a strong reputation in its sector and continues to grow through long standing customer relationships and operational expertise.Key ResponsibilitiesFull responsibility for daily finance operations, including cash management, banking and reconciliations (GBP, EUR and USD)Managing weekly UK and international supplier payment runs, including foreign currency transactionsOverseeing purchase and sales ledger processes, ensuring accurate postings and reconciliationsMonitoring aged creditors and debtors, resolving queries and investigating discrepanciesProcessing weekly and monthly payroll, including RTI submissions, pensions, P11Ds and payroll journalsPreparing quarterly VAT returns and supporting compliance submissions in conjunction with external accountantsActing as first point of contact for HMRC queries and audit requirementsManaging month-end close, reviewing PandL, trial balance and balance sheet reconciliationsMaintaining clean and accurate ledgers ahead of external ..... full job details .....