Accountant with Payroll

Company Description

Still owned by the founding family, Hoggs of Fife Ltd, based in Cupar has been producing high-quality country footwear and clothing since the late 19th Century and has a stable history of growth and profitability.

Role Description
Reporting to the Finance & Personnel Director, this is a full-time, on-site role for an Accountant with responsibility for Payroll and Personnel Administration. The role will be responsible for:-
Hoggs of Fife Ltd:-
Assisting with the Preparation and Analysis of the Monthly Management Accounts, including Balance Sheet and Reconciliation of Balance Sheet items such as Accruals & Prepayments, Pensions, N.I. etc.Stock-turn Reporting.Labour Analysis.Quarterly VAT Returns.Multi-currency Cash-flows.Bank Reconciliations.Statutory Reporting and Co-ordinating Annual Audit.Fixed Asset Register.Budgeting and Forecasting.
Clunie Investments Ltd
Monthly invoicing of rental invoices for owned properties.Preparation and Analysis of the Monthly Management Accounts, including Balance Sheet.Bank Reconciliations.Project - Upgrade spread-sheets currently used to an Accounting Package such as Xero.
Payroll & Personnel
Payroll responsibilities will be Monthly Payroll, including HMRC and Pension Obligations and Year End Processes.The role will also assist with the day-to-day operation of the Personnel function with duties such as updating Employee Records and maintaining the Employee Database.
Qualifications
Experience of working in a Financial & Administrative Environment and working with other departments and senior level stakeholders to resolve business issues.Technical Knowledge and in-depth understanding of Accounting Regulations, Processes and Procedures.Experience of E.R.P. & Accounting Packages, preferably Sage 200 and Xero.Diligent with strong attention to detail and able to get behind the numbers.Ability to produce work with a high level of accuracy.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skillsAccustomed to working in an office environment that often demands high levels of concentration, while coping with frequent interruptions.Organisational and Workload Management Skills.Effective communication and interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person, at all levels.Excellent I.T. skills with advanced knowledge in the use of Microsoft Excel (Index Matching, Look-ups, Pivot Tables, Conditional Statements), to be able to manipulate data with strong data interrogation skills and proficient in Word and Outlook.

Experience in payroll processing and knowledge of HMRC Rules and Regulations relating to Personal Taxation, National Insurance, Pensions, etc would be advantageous but training will be given.

Knowledge of Personnel Practices, Employment Law, and The Good Work Plan etc would be advantageous but training will be given..

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