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Financial Accountant
| Posting date: | 19 August 2024 |
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| Salary: | £60,000 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 18 September 2024 |
| Location: | EH6 5NA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Shortbread House of Edinburgh Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Accountant to join our team on a part time basis, 8 hours per week (preferably 2 days per week). The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing the company’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all aspects of financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervision: Oversee the work of the bookkeeper, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial record-keeping.
Monthly Management Accounts: Prepare comprehensive monthly management accounts using Sage but including detailed reports and analyses for directors.
Annual Accounts: Compile and prepare annual accounts for review and presentation to the directors and subsequently to the company’s external accountants and auditors.
VAT Returns: Manage and submit accurate quarterly VAT returns in a timely manner.
Cash Flow Management: Assist management with cash flow monitoring, forecasting, and other financial analysis as needed.
Financial Reporting: Generate and present various financial reports and data as requested by management to aid in decision-making.
Advisory Role: Advise directors on recommending and implementing new controls and procedures to enhance financial efficiency and governance.
Additional Duties: Perform other related duties as required to support the company’s financial objectives and strategic goals.
Qualifications:
Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ICAS, CIMA or ACCA) required
Proven experience in a similar role, with a strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
Proficiency in Sage and MS Office, particularly Excel.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
The Shortbread House of Edinburgh is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Note: We try to respond to your applications as quickly as possible, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervision: Oversee the work of the bookkeeper, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial record-keeping.
Monthly Management Accounts: Prepare comprehensive monthly management accounts using Sage but including detailed reports and analyses for directors.
Annual Accounts: Compile and prepare annual accounts for review and presentation to the directors and subsequently to the company’s external accountants and auditors.
VAT Returns: Manage and submit accurate quarterly VAT returns in a timely manner.
Cash Flow Management: Assist management with cash flow monitoring, forecasting, and other financial analysis as needed.
Financial Reporting: Generate and present various financial reports and data as requested by management to aid in decision-making.
Advisory Role: Advise directors on recommending and implementing new controls and procedures to enhance financial efficiency and governance.
Additional Duties: Perform other related duties as required to support the company’s financial objectives and strategic goals.
Qualifications:
Professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ICAS, CIMA or ACCA) required
Proven experience in a similar role, with a strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
Proficiency in Sage and MS Office, particularly Excel.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
The Shortbread House of Edinburgh is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Note: We try to respond to your applications as quickly as possible, however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.