Accountant

Manage day-to-day accounting activities and maintain complete, accurate and timely financial records. Manage the Accounts Payable function, including supplier invoice processing, preparation of payments, supplier reconciliations and resolution of supplier queries. Manage and support the Accounts Receivable function, including customer statements, receipt allocation, account reconciliations and follow-up of outstanding customer payments. Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate recording of financial transactions, including invoices, payments, receipts, expenses, journals and intercompany transactions. Manage and coordinate month-end closing activities, including preparation and review of journals, reconciliations, balance sheet schedules and financial reporting requirements. Monitor and reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigate discrepancies and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items. Perform intercompany balance reporting and reconciliations with Group entities and coordinate the resolution of differences. Process online banking payments, manage incoming customer receipts and support day-to-day treasury activities. Support banking requirements, including bank guarantees, Letters of Credit and related documentation, where applicable. Support and coordinate the annual budgeting and forecasting process, including preparation of supporting schedules and analysis. Perform SOX controls, self-assessments and related control activities, ensuring compliance with internal control requirements and audit readiness. Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and support other local statutory and tax compliance requirements. Manage employee travel expenses and expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies and appropriate supporting documentation. Support the application and monitoring of customer credit limits and credit insurance requirements, including requesting new or increased cover where required. Perform third-party and customer screening and other compliance checks where required. Support internal, external and Group audits by preparing schedules, reports and supporting documentation and coordinating responses to audit queries. Maintain accurate and organised finance records and documentation in accordance with company and statutory requirements. Provide administrative support to the Finance function and assist the wider business with ad hoc finance and reporting activities as required.