Accountant - Ignata Finance : Job Details

Ignata Finance are partnering a profitable SME located in Croydon for the recruitment of a qualified accountant. Reporting to the GFC you will form part of the management team and will attend senior meetings making contributions to key business decisions. You will be a hands-on individual who is happy to get involved with the detail and you must be willing to take on the challenges faced within an SME.    Key Responsibilities  

• Responsible for the production of the management accounts including balance sheet, accruals and prepayment. This includes preparing both the management packs and board packs.
• Responsible for month-end reporting including profit and loss reporting and cashflow forecasting
• Responsible for the budgeting and forecasting process
• Conduct detailed analysis including variance analysis, sales and margin analysis. Provide commentary and ensure any risks are highlighted and dealt with swiftly
• Prepare year end tasks such as financial statements
• Lead the relationship with external auditors. Assist with the relationships with banks and HMRC
• Act as a key finance business partner across the company ensuring they understand their budgets, reporting duties and provide analysis to increase profits and mitigate risk
• Provide commercial solutions to business decisions which ensure profits and performance is maintained
• Continuously reviewing company internal controls and ensure necessary improvements are implemented and rolled out across the organisation
• Keep up to date with regulations and laws which govern accounting procedures

The culture of this business is one of diversity & inclusiveness. They act as a flexible, ethical employer with a real team-oriented approach.This role is expected to be used as a launchpad to a more senior, broad position within the business and the business is looking for this role to develop a more commercial finance team.