Accountant

Our client is a long established logistics company in south west London with a range of blue chip commercial clients. They pride themselves on providing exceptional service levels and they are seeking an Accountant for their offices located in Morden to work as part of their finance team.

This role will be responsible for the entirety of the finance function throughout the Company so it is crucial for our successful candidate to have proven experience in all areas from bookkeeping and raising sales invoices all the way through to management accounts.

General responsibilities include:

• Managing and processing all aspects of sales invoices, accruals and ledgers, credit control, supplier payments and expenses.
• Producing monthly and yearly management accounts.
• Monitoring and reporting on job profitability.
• Processing weekly and monthly payroll.
• Managing the Company's insurance purchase process.
• Assisting the Company with setting their charge out rates.
• Providing support as Company Secretary (optional).
• Ad-hoc duties as and when required.

Essential skills required:

• Previous experience within a similar role within an SME is essential (inclusive of Bookkeeping)
• Knowledge of Xero software, desirable knowledge of Moveman software (training to be provided)
• Minimum AAT Level 3 of equivalent. ACCA or CIMA qualifications are preferred
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• First rate customer service skills
• Good IT skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to use own initiative
• The ability to multi-task and work under pressure
• Positive with an enthusiastic, can-do attitude to work

Job details:

• Accountant
• Morden, Surrey
• £40,000 to £50,000 per annum depending on experience
• Full Time - 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.  
• Benefits include 4 weeks holiday (plus bank holidays), auto enrolment pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

If you have the right skills and experience for this role, we would like to hear from you.

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