Accountant

Step into a hands-on Accountant role where your attention to detail, ownership and initiative will genuinely shape how things are done. Working closely with an experienced CFO, you’ll become the go-to person for the day-to-day running of the accounts function across a group of environmental services businesses. With recent investment secured and ambitious plans underway, the business is entering a new phase, bringing multiple entities under one roof and building strong foundations for the future. You’ll play a critical role in this journey, bringing structure and reliability to the numbers while spotting ways to improve and streamline processes.

Reporting to the CFO you will be responsible for:

• Handling daily bookkeeping and reporting using Xero
• Processing high-value accounts payable and receivable
• Preparing and submitting monthly VAT returns
• Posting journals, accruals and prepayments at month end
• Matching costs to revenue and deferring revenue using Excel
• Managing supplier relationships and chasing outstanding payments
• Supporting broader admin tasks including insurance and event preparation

What you will need:

• Previous experience in a similar role, such as Senior Bookkeeper / Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant / Accountant / Finance Manager / Senior Accounts Assistant
• To be methodical, accurate and hands-on, with a strong sense of ownership
• Confidence with Excel and working knowledge of Xero
• AAT level 2 or above

What you will get:

• Hybrid working – 4 days in office, 1 from home per week
• Flexible working hours with a core hours arrangement (9am-3pm)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare

If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!

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