Accountant

Our client is seeking to recruit an Accountant who will be responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations ensuring accurate financial records, timely reporting, and full compliance with statutory, tax, and Group requirements. 

Duties include: 

•  Record sales receipts 
• Issue invoices, credit notes, and monthly statements
• Maintain accurate debtor records, including start/end dates and changes.
• Maintain and update the debtors’ Excel tracking sheet.
• Ensure supplier invoices are properly authorised before payment.
•  Process payments and record supplier invoices
• Perform supplier account reconciliations and maintain filing of all invoices.
• Manage vendor correspondence and outstanding balances
• Manage cash and cheque reconciliations; prepare deposits and physically visit the bank.
• Record all bank transactions and reconcile bank statements
• Handle payroll queries and prepare payslips and FS3.
•  Submit FS5 forms and process monthly tax and social security payments.
• Prepare and review VAT returns; calculate unclaimable VAT.
• Submit VAT payments and record relevant journal entries.
•  Support annual tax computations and statutory returns.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly management accounts.
• Support the creation of budget forecasts and presentations to the Board.
•  Provide updates on company liquidity, cash flow, and financial health.
• Support in audit preparation 

Requirements

• Minimum 5–10 years of local accounting experience
• Fully ACCA qualified or in the final stages of ACCA
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and reconciliations.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage confidential information

Job Reference: DX391