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 Responsibilities

• Full 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 transactions
• Overseeing purchase and sales ledger processes, ensuring accurate postings and reconciliations
• Monitoring aged creditors and debtors, resolving queries and investigating discrepancies
• Processing weekly and monthly payroll, including RTI submissions, pensions, P11Ds and payroll journals
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns and supporting compliance submissions in conjunction with external accountants
• Acting as first point of contact for HMRC queries and audit requirements
• Managing month-end close, reviewing P&L, trial balance and balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintaining clean and accurate ledgers ahead of external accountant review
• Supporting year-end processes, including reconciliations, accruals, prepayments and audit preparation

Key Experience

• Proven experience in a standalone or number one finance role within an SME environment
• Strong working knowledge of payroll, VAT and HMRC compliance
• Experience managing multi-currency transactions and foreign supplier payments
• Confident overseeing both transactional finance and month-end reporting
• Comfortable liaising with external accountants and auditors
• Practical, hands-on approach with the ability to work independently

Package & Working Pattern

• Salary to £40,000 depending on experience
• Office-based role in West Yorkshire
• Full-time position with standard weekday hours

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