Accountant

Orka Financial is currently recruiting for a growing pharmaceutical business in Didcot who require an Accountant to join their team.

Purpose of the Job

This is a key role within a small finance team, reporting to the Group Finance Director, and providing monthly/weekly key information on the financial status of the company.
The role is primarily responsible for the preparation of UK and US management accounts, group consolidation, monthly UK payroll and HMRC reporting for VAT and suppliers.
This is a temporary role to cover a role following an employee resignation. It is not being offered as a permanent position as the team is undergoing a reorganisation during which the duties of this role may be re-parcelled.

Responsibilities

· Preparing the monthly UK and US management accounts and associated balance sheet reconciliations and group consolidation including variance analysis and commentary;
· Liaising with the People Team for payroll inputs and performing monthly reconciliation;
· Preparing weekly consolidated cashflow;
· Preparing quarterly VAT returns;
· Assisting Group Finance Director with any annual audit and tax requirements;
· Maintaining user accounts in accounting systems;
· Liaising with third party Finance system provider to ensure the ERP system is kept up to date to reflect both internal and external changes;
· Processing monthly company credit card claims;
· Maintaining the company expense system, Concur;
· Supporting the Group Finance Director with ad hoc requests.

Skills, Experience, and Education Requirements

· Qualified CIMA/ACCA;
· Experience of group consolidations;
· Previous management accounts experience;
· Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics Business Central;
· Excellent knowledge of Office 365 and a pro-active approach to IT systems;
· A track record of working in a small team;
· Experience of working in a global business;
· Must be diligent and organised;
· Self-starter.

This role will be 2 days per week in the office and 3 days working remotely. Free parking is available on-site.