Financial Accountant

1 month ago


Tilbury UK, Essex, United Kingdom CONSOLIDATED TIMBER HOLDINGS LIMITED Full time

Consolidated Timber Holdings (CTH) Ltd is a UK market leading group of customer focused, forward thinking companies; supplying sustainable timber products to a broad range of customers, mainly in the construction and joinery markets across the UK and Ireland. This is a time of exciting transformation for CTH as we deepen our presence in existing markets but also expand our reach into new customer groups who seek quality, innovative and market leading timber solutions. We are investing heavily into our infrastructure and people development and seek individuals who want to come on the journey with us and help us realise our ambitions. Most importantly, we are passionate about the timber industry ensuring a commitment to ethical and sustainable supply supporting the global need for a carbon neutral environment.


We currently have over 300 employees operating out of 8 distribution depots, 3 manufacturing sites and our Head Office at the Port of Tilbury.


What is the main purpose of the role?

To work closely with the Financial Controller to ensure accurate delivery of month and year accounts and support the annual budgeting process, to ensure the business is making sound financial decisions and tracking accurately. This role will be based in our Head office but we are happy to consider a flexible working pattern after a period of training.


What are the key areas of responsibility?

  • Working closely with the Financial Controller to ensure accurate month end preparation including processing of accruals and prepayments.
  • Reporting of the management accounts including P&L, balance sheet and variance analysis.
  • Prepare and reconcile the balance sheet, intercompany and fixed asset registers.
  • Daily cash management including bank reconciliations and reporting balances to external providers.
  • Prepare and review quarterly VAT returns.
  • Assist with the external quarterly and annual audits.
  • Assist with the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
  • Other project and ad hoc duties as required.


What skills and experience do I need to be successful in this role?

  • Part qualified/fully qualified accountant or significant accounting experience.
  • Experience working in an SME distribution/manufacturing business
  • Advanced Excel skills, pivot tables, V Look Ups
  • Strong attention to detail and well developed analytical skills.
  • Excellent inter-personal skills and able to work as part of a cross-functional team.
  • Experience of Microsoft Dynamic would be useful


Why should I apply for this opportunity?

This is a newly created role to further bolster the finance team, so has great potential for making improvements and getting involved with project work. This role would suit an accountant looking for more autonomy and to be more closely aligned to commercial decision making. As a business we are on quite the transformation journey and are investing heavily into our infrastructure and people development, so it’s a great time to join. We look after you too, here are just some of the perks on offer:

  • Private medical insurance
  • Life Insurance of 5 x salary
  • Regular social events
  • Free parking
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  • Medicash – help towards dental, optical and gym membership
  • Employee discounts
  • Discretionary annual bonus


CTH are committed to providing equality of opportunity for all colleagues. We aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only colleagues but also our potential future colleagues, are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. Therefore, please inform us of any reasonable adjustments that we may need to make to the application or interview process.


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