Lead Accountant

Accountant

Your new company
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be working for a central government organisation.
Your new role
Lead Accountant

In line with the month-end timetable, drive certain activities to process prompt period end close with responsibility for ensuring that a range of processes is in place to maintain balance sheet reconciliations.

Preparation and posting of related General Ledger (GL) journals.

Following the monthly payroll schedule, ensure a smooth payroll process with the people's team collaboration.

Ensure scrutiny of the data and documentation and provide payroll query resolution through consultation with the people's team.

Responsible for supporting the efficient running, reporting and management of Finance Operational KPI targets and actioning reported variances.

Ensure that financial procedures are fully documented and up to date, reviewed as necessary and at least once a year.

Investigating and resolving queries received from internal and external stakeholders promptly regarding all payments, purchases, data analysis and general accounting/finance issues.

What you'll need to succeed

• Have experience with balance sheet reconciliations, VAT, payroll.
  
• Are Part Qualified or a Finalist
  
• Have knowledge of FRS1/2
  
• Have advanced excel skills
  

What you need to do now

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