Accountant

1 week ago

Stone, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Capula Full time £25,000 - £40,000 per year

We are looking for an organised and detail-oriented accountant to join our team on a permanent full-time basis, reporting to the Financial Controller. This role plays an integral part in supporting the smooth running of our finance operations. The role will support senior finance personnel (FD, FC, FM and FBP) with ad hoc projects and be a key support and provide cover for other team members. This is a broad spectrum role, which would suit an adaptable individual, who wants to add value and gain a variety of experience.

At Capula, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity is celebrated in all its forms. We actively encourage applications from individuals of minority backgrounds, underrepresented groups, and those with disabilities. Our goal is to create a supportive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Cashflow Management:
    Daily cash reconciliation, updating cashflow reports, updating and submission of weekly forecast to group, liaising with SL & PL to ensure accurate forecasting.
  • Month-end Procedures:
    Preparation & posting of month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments and project transfers.
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
    : on a monthly basis, cut-off testing on a quarterly basis.
  • Corporate Governance:
    Production of monthly cost reports for key corporate accounts and analysis spend against budget/forecast, meeting with stakeholders to discuss variances.
  • Utilisation report:
    Production of weekly utilisation report and working with finance business partner to monitor trends within each business unit to aid greater forecasting accuracy.
  • Fixed Asset:
    maintenance of fixed asset register, addition and disposals, production of a capex report for bi-weekly capex committee and attend meetings.
  • Audit:
    Assistance with year-end and half-year audits, dealing with any queries raised and updating statutory accounts ready for review by Financial controller and Finance Director.
  • Stock reporting:
    Production of monthly stock report, journal and assisting FBP with improvement of processes.
  • Assist with other ad hoc tasks and support the team during busy periods

Ideally what we are looking for:

  • Has experience of accounting in a projects or professional service environment, involving time and expenses
  • Ideally part qualified accountant and working towards completing qualification
  • Experience in using Excel to an advanced level and accounting software
  • Has good organisational skills
  • Excellent reconciliation experience and self checking of outputs
  • Effective communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Adaptable

In return Capula offers the following benefits to permanent employees

  • 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Flexible working, predominantly office based.
  • Pension
  • Life assurance policy
  • Private health care
  • Lifestyle screening
  • Salary sacrifice programme
  • Mental health assistance programme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Green car scheme
  • Support in achieving professional accountancy qualification (e.g. CIMA, ACCA) and professional memberships fees covered

NOTE TO EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES
: We are currently working with only our preferred suppliers.

To apply for this role please send a covering letter and CV quoting job reference C –Accountant

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