Details:
- Salary: £35,000 - 48,000 - Annum
- Location: Chirnside The Scottish Borders
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
The Opportunity: Reporting to the Directors of a progressive and pioneering business, this lead Accountant’s position has become available as a direct result of business expansion. The role requires a proven team player who can operate within an agile, dynamic, and forward-thinking team environment. You will be responsible for a wide range of financial and operational tasks to keep the business running smoothly and efficiently.
The Company: A long established and market-leading business supplying farmers and landowners across the whole of the UK. They are a forward thinking, professional organisation that employs over 35 people across the business. Our client fosters a collaborative office environment. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to contribute creative ideas that shape the company's future strategic direction.
Role Responsibilities:
* Preparation of monthly and annual management accounts using Sage software
* To oversee Sales and Purchase ledgers
* Supervision of general book-keeping and business records
* VAT returns, incl. foreign transactions and taxes
* Banking, including foreign currency purchase and transactions
* Attending management meetings, reporting, and taking minutes
* Overall responsibility for payroll, and processing where required
* Extensive use of dedicated business management software, which will be taught in-house.
* Assisting and supporting other departments where necessary
Skills you will need:
Essential:
* Relevant accounting experience and preferably a relevant AAT qualifications
* Proven track record of accounting and book-keeping procedures, familiarity with Sage software
* Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office software
* Able to show thoroughness and attention to detail
* Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner
* To be forward-thinking, flexible, and adaptable to respond to change and swift decision making
* The desire for continuous improvement and personal development to remain up to date with legislation, accounting, and regulatory developments
* Ability to seek improved systems and processes of work
* To be a proven team player, willing and able to operate within an agile, dynamic, forward thinking team.
Desirable:
* Working knowledge of payroll
* Familiarity with import and export procedures and regulations