Company Accountant
Sunbury-on-Thames | £40k–£45k | Permanent | Full-time | Office-based
Are you an experienced all-round Accountant looking for a role where you can take ownership of the accounts function and work closely with company Directors?
The Role
This is a hands-on, standalone accounting position, taking responsibility for the day-to-day finances of the business. Reporting directly to the Director and General Manager, you will oversee the accounts function from sales and purchase ledger through to payroll, VAT, cash flow and monthly management reporting.
You'll work closely with the wider business, providing accurate financial information to support decision-making, while liaising with external accountants who manage year-end accounts and corporation tax.
A full handover will be provided by the current post-holder.
Key Responsibilities
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Raise sales invoices, issue customer statements and manage credit control, including chasing overdue accounts and resolving queries.
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Process supplier invoices and manage weekly payment runs, including overseas agents and subcontractor payments.
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Run monthly payroll for approximately 30 employees, including pension submissions and PAYE payments.
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Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns, ensuring all associated payments are made on time.
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Maintain accurate financial records using QuickBooks Online.
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Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards and expense cards on a monthly basis.
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Prepare monthly management accounts and a rolling cash flow forecast.
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Produce weekly cash and debtor summaries for the Directors.
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Prepare year-end information and supporting schedules for external accountants.
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Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, systems and reporting as the business grows.
About You
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Solid experience in an all-round accounting role within an SME or similar-sized business.
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Experience across sales ledger, purchase ledger, payroll and management accounts.
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AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or qualified by experience.
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Confident using QuickBooks Online is preferable.
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Strong Excel skills and experience dealing with HMRC, PAYE and VAT.
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Confident managing credit control and communicating with customers and suppliers.
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Highly organised, accurate and able to manage deadlines independently.
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Comfortable taking ownership of the finance function and communicating directly with company Directors.
The Offer
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£40k–£45k depending on experience.
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Permanent, full-time position.
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Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm.
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Office-based in Sunbury-on-Thames.
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20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day for each completed year of service.
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An additional day off for your birthday.
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Workplace pension scheme.
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Free onsite parking.
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Company events and referral programme.
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Full handover from the existing post-holder.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced all-round Accountant looking for a standalone role with genuine responsibility, direct access to senior management and the opportunity to make a difference within an established specialist business.
If you are looking for your next opportunity and enjoy taking ownership of a varied finance function, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact RD Financial Recruitment for more information.