Accountant

Equality of opportunity and inclusivity is fundamental to the vision and values of Wildanet. The principles of equality and diversity are at the heart of Wildanet's work and are supported by appropriate employment policies, procedures and good practice.

Wildanet is a thriving and growing internet provider bringing superfast and super-reliable service to homes and businesses throughout the region. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain colleagues with a unique combination of local knowledge and technical expertise who put the customer at the heart of the business.

Wildanet, building careers from the Southwest to anywhere.

Job Title: Accountant

Benefits: Company Pension/ Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family/ Eyecare Vouchers/ Flexible Working / Bespoke Training & Development Plan/ Spontaneous Awards/ Enhanced Sick, Family leave and Statutory Leave/ Flu Jabs/ Death in Service Benefit/ Paid leave for charity support/ Complimentary tea and coffee in the office/ Attractive holiday package/ Free Broadband (after probation has been passed)/ Access to generous discounts on Wildanet Rewards & Recognition Hub

Location: Liskeard Office

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (DOE) per annum

Role Purpose: The Accountant will support with the financial health of the company by overseeing and assuming responsibility for accounting and cash management processes and procedures. The Accountant is a crucial role in ensuring the long-term financial stability and success of the business.

Main Responsibilities:   

The Accountant has a wide range of responsibilities, these include:

• Cash Flow Monitoring


• Cash Forecasting


• Compliance with lender requirements


• Compliance with internal policies related to financial transactions and accounts


• Management and interpretation of loan documents


• Managing banking and lender relationships


• Managing outsourced company secretarial provider


• Managing interest rate hedges


• Financial Reporting


• Contract Management and support


• Payroll Duties and support


• Credit Control Duties and Support
  

Key Activities: 

All activities required to deliver the responsibilities above, may include but are not limited to:

• Production of 52-week cash flow forecast


• Administration of bank accounts (opening, closing, mandates, etc.)


• Weekly bank reconciliations


• Preparation of payment runs (for dual approval)


• Preparation & posting the payment journal, uploading to the bank, and sending remittances


• Credit control management


• Ad-hoc small card payments


• Funding management


• Preparation of equity/loan drawdown documents


• Preparation of new or roll-over utilisation requests


• Review and audit of loan statements


• Updating company registers


• Manage monthly input sheet in liaison with the HR team & external payroll provider  


• Upload files to payroll portal and check prelim reports


• Prepare and post Payroll Journal


• P&L Salary analysis


• Timesheet Analysis & Capitalisation (including On Costs analysis)


• Ad hoc duties within the Finance team and provide cover where needed in the event of absence


• Review and suggest improvements to processes
  

Essential Person Specification

Knowledge:

• Solid knowledge of basic and advanced accounting and financial principles and practices


• Excellent knowledge of cost accounting and reporting


• Excellent knowledge or risk analysis, budgeting and forecasting


• Working knowledge of financial software and MS Office.
  
  

Skills/Attributes:

• Excel and financial modelling skills


• Confident communicator, comfortable at all levels of the business.


• Ability to hit non-negotiable deadlines
  
  

Experience:

• 3+ years of post qualification experience.


• Commercial business partnering experience.


• Payroll processing experience. 
  
  

Qualifications:

• BSc/BA in accounting, finance or similar field


• Relevant certification (e.g. CMA).
  

Circumstances:

• Ability to commute to Wildanet Head Office in Liskeard a minimum of 3 days a week.


• Will be periods of non-negotiable deadlines, for example month end.