Description
Rutherford Cross is delighted to be working with an award-winning growth equity firm in order to appoint an Accountant. The successful candidate will perform a wide range of financial activities to ensure that the firm is compliant with its own financial processes and regulatory bodies.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual to gain exposure and further develop their career within a thriving Finance team. We are looking to speak with fully qualified or part-qualified accountants, with strong technical skills and experience working in a busy finance function.
We are particularly keen to engage with individuals who have demonstrated experience working within a small-mid-sized firm and are confident in preparing accounts for SME companies. The ideal candidate will be a supportive team player with the ability to work under pressure, manage deadlines and prioritise effectively.
Role Responsibilities:
- Maintain financial records, systems and internal controls
- Prepare quarterly management accounts and VAT returns
- Prepare statutory year-end accounts
- Liaise with auditors
- Prepare the annual forecast
- Tax analysis and compliance
- Maintain the fixed asset register
- Quarterly and year-end reporting
- Maintain portfolio company information
- Regulatory compliance reporting
- Other duties as required
The Individual:
- Fully or Part-qualified Accountant (ACCA / ICAS / CIMA or equivalent)
- Confident in preparing statutory accounts and management accounts for SME companies
- Experience working in a busy finance department
- Understanding of VAT and tax add-backs (desirable)
- Knowledge of using Sage 50 (desirable)
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and prioritise workload effectively
- Supportive team player
- Possess a positive ‘can-do’ attitude
On Offer:
- Competitive salary of up to £50k (depending on experience)
- Annual bonus (up to 10%)
- 30 days annual leave
- 12.5% employer contribution pension
- Full study support offered
- Private health & medical care for you and your immediate family
For more information, please contact Gillian O’Neil at Rutherford Cross.