Manage a team of staff covering purchase ledger, sales ledger and any other accounting functions.

Ensure financial implications of business decisions are considered.

Preparation and variance analysis of trial balance and management accounts to tight deadlines.

Preparation of journals and supporting information, review of overheads journals.

Production and reconciliation of balance sheet.

Ensure maintenance and accuracy of accounting systems.

Analysis of product profitability including functional P & L.

Deliver weekly P & L reporting to a tight deadline.

Reconciliations of company billing systems to accounting records.

Weekly long term cash flow report (3 month forecast).

Review payment proposals prior to bank processing to ensure invoices correctly approved & coded.

Quarterly VAT and credit reports, other external reporting as required.

Maintenance of stock accounting records and analysis of price variances.

Preparation of additional charges information for monthly review.

Maintenance of asset registers.

Periodic budgeting and forecasting.

Assist with external audit and preparation of statutory accounts.

Stock reconciliations.

Control of computerised payroll and payroll processing and reporting.

Active involvement in business wide reporting, process and system improvement initiatives.