Accountant - up to 35k Barrow-in-Furness

Accountant

Barrow-In-Furness, Cumbria

Salary: up to £35k + benefits                                                       

Our client, a customer-focussed Financial Services organisation, is looking to recruit an Accountant.  The overall objective of this role is to support the Financial Controller in the provision of analytical and accounting support to the Finance Director.  This will include the preparation of Finance related Board Papers, monthly Management Accounts, monthly forecasts and the timely completion and submission of FSA regulatory returns.

Key Duties & Responsibilities                                                    

• Prepare monthly financial & management accounts and associated operational information - including variance reporting.
• Prepare Society Forecast of Income/Expenditure and Balance Sheet on a monthly basis.
• Prepare FSA Returns on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Prepare Society Treasury MI Packs.
• Prepare quarterly VAT Return to HMRC.
• Prepare quarterly Income Tax Return.
• Prepare quarterly Corporation Tax Instalment Payments.
• Prepare Journals and carry out other tasks as and when required as designated by your Line Manager.
• Identify, report and manage risks within the business to minimise loss.
• Annual budget preparation and quarterly revisions thereof
• Working within a TCF Culture

Skills & Experience Required

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar Accounting role
• Previous experience within an FSA-regulated organisation
• An Accounting qualification or appropriate part-qualification
• Previous Financial Reporting experience
• Previous experience preparing quarterly TAX / VAT returns