Accountant

SUMMARY:
Are you ready to accelerate your career in finance?

POSITION INFO:
Job & Company Descriptions:
A leading vehicle rental brand is looking for a sharp, detail-oriented, and proactive Accountant to support our dynamic finance team.

As the Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting financial operations, ensuring compliance, improving controls, and contributing to the overall financial health of the business. You'll work closely with the Financial Manager and broader management team to help drive informed decision-making through accurate financial reporting and analysis.

As the Accountant, you will be responsible for the following:

• Prepare comprehensive management accounts, including budgets, financial forecasts, cash flow statements, variance analyses, and detailed commentaries.
• Ensure strict adherence to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Develop and manage accurate financial forecasts and annual budgeting processes.
• Meet all financial reporting deadlines on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Complete annual tax packs in accordance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee income and expenditure control to ensure financial integrity.
• Conduct monthly variance analyses of financial statements, highlighting key insights.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable tax legislation.
• Review and authorize weekly and monthly creditor payments.
• Prepare and post month-end journals to support accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure timely completion and thorough review of all balance sheet reconciliations.
• Resolve balance sheet reconciliation items within 30 days.
• Submit accurate VAT returns and ensure VAT calculations are reasonable and compliant.
• Reconcile inter-divisional loan accounts on a weekly basis.
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust financial controls and standard operating procedures.
• Liaise with both internal and external auditors to support audit processes.
• Maintain regular communication with branch teams to address financial queries and support operational activities.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and revenue growth opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to support overall business objectives.
• Lead and manage direct reports, fostering a positive and high-performance work environment.
• Ensure timely performance contracting, regular evaluations, and constructive feedback to support team development and operational success.

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