Head of Accounts

2 weeks ago

Maidstone, United Kingdom AJ Chambers Full time

**Head of Accounts (Entertainment)**

We are currently working with an exciting Entertainment business that has an excellent culture and are committed to supporting their people, hard-working and have created an inclusive environment where you will feel like you belong.

As the Head of Accounts, you will have multi-site experience and will undertake all aspects of financial management, including accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget, and forecasts preparation, as well as the development of internal controlpolicies and procedures.

Your Head Office will be based near Maidstone in Kent, and you will report directly to the Managing Director/Business Owner.

Key Responsibilities:

- Managing full accounting operations for 3 group companies including consolidation management accounts.
- Coordinating and directing the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, reporting any variances.
- Preparing and publishing timely monthly financial statements.
- Creating monthly and annual reports.
- Ensuring that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported.
- Ensuring all reporting is compliant with statutory law and financial regulations.
- Documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Developing and improving accounting systems and operations.
- Supervision of a central team of 6 responsible for purchase ledger, stock control, bank reconciliations, VAT compliance and payroll.
- Liaising with external accountants and tax advisors.
- Training and development of the finance team.
- Additional project work as may be required.

**Requirements**:

- Proven working experience in this field for multi-sites.
- 5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience.
- ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified preferred but not essential.
- Qualified by Experience is essential.
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
- Experience with creating financial statements.
- Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
- Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.
- Sage 50 experience preferred.

**Remuneration and Reward**
- Starting base salary of £50,000 - £60,000 (negotiable dependant on experience).
- Company Pension.
- Free Parking.
- 50% Discount across the Group Establishments.

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