Accountant. St. Albans LilyLifestyle

NLB Solutions are working with a large business in St Albans that are recruiting for an Accountant. The Financial Controller is looking for a hands on Accountant that has experience of producing management accounts as well as insuring that all ledgers are closed off, reconciled and submitted for strict month end deadlines. The role is to work in a regulated environment and needs someone that is looking to grow and complete their studies within 12 months if they are not already qualified.

The company offer a hybrid working environment and great offices with parking. There is a small team of 2 accounts assistants that deal with purchase and sales ledger postings and this role will ensure accuracy, compliance and that this is reflected in all the reconciliations. This is a newly created role and will offer the right individual the opportunity to add value to themselves and the business in the future.

• Ensure all transaction processing (AP, AR, Payroll etc) is completed on time and accurately reflected within the ledgers.
• Optimise cashflow by ensuring payments and collections are completed on time.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the ledgers by raising and posting journals.
• Complete reconciliations of all balance sheet accounts.
• Produce the monthly management accounts and provide insight and key variances.
• Support the Financial Controller with preparing the Quarterly Forecasts and Annual Budget.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset register and update the prepayments and accruals schedules monthly.
• Experience of IFRS 15/16 and 102 are essential.

• Qualified (ACCA, ACA or CIMA) or Finalist (with intention to complete exams within 6-12 months).
• Strong Excel Skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Good inter-personal, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a pressurised and fast moving environment.
• Ability to adapt to change with a flexible approach.