Head Office Payroll Accountant

2 days ago


Clerkenwell, United Kingdom Progresso Search Full time
Job Description

Job Title: Head Office Payroll Accountant

Job Type: Full-time, permanent

Location: Central London, with 1/2 days working from home

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + bonus + benefits

About the Company: Our client is a multinational commodities trading group headquartered in London, seeking a highly skilled accounting professional to join their high-performing finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Full ownership of monthly payroll for approximately 100 head office employees
  • Full responsibility for running the company's payroll, accounting for 30-40% of the roles
  • Responsibility for the preparation and control of intercompany, related party, and third-party reconciliations
  • Preparation of bank reconciliations and payment instructions
  • Ensure all ledgers are up-to-date, including daily bank reconciliations, and ownership of several accounting areas, including prepayments, accruals, fixed assets, inter-company positions, AR/AP ledgers, and clearing of suspense and contra accounts
  • Preparation and input of journal entries for approval by Group Accountants
  • Assisting Group Accountants with quarter-end procedures
  • Assisting the Chief Accountant with further accounting tasks when required
  • Ensuring that accounting controls are adhered to at all times
  • Maintenance and quarterly uploading of the Company's lease, depreciation, deferred charges, interest accruals, and other accounting schedules as required
  • Researching technical accounting issues and preparation of file notes and accounting memos for non-routine commercial transactions

Requirements:

  • The ideal candidate will be a part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA with at least 5 years of experience in an accounting function
  • Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Candidates must have advanced Excel skills/analytical skills


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