Job Description

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Company Accountant
Location: Solihull
Employment Type: Full time/Part-Time (minimum 3 days a week)
Working policy: Multi-site
Robert Half are thrilled to be supporting a local and growing retail business based in Solihull. This role will be perfect for an individual with SME experience, happy to work in a multisite environment and is ready for a journey of growth. We're seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Company Accountant to join a small but dynamic team.
Role Overview
This Company Accountant role is ideal for a motivated individual who is ideally studying towards their AAT qualification or has a strong interest in accounting. You'll play a vital role in managing the day-to-day financial operations and supporting long-term planning. Working closely with the business owners, you'll ensure all financial activities are accurate, timely, and compliant.
Responsibilities:
Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Reconcile and categorise bank transactions using QuickBooks Online
• Prepare documentation and data for timely VAT return submissions
• Process petty cash records and non-bank financial transactions
• Manage intercompany invoicing and ensure correct allocation
• Produce monthly sales and cost of sales summaries
• Generate profit and loss statements for internal reporting

Payroll Administration & Staff Support

• Record employee working hours and calculate payroll, including mileage and performance-based bonuses
• Submit pension contributions and ensure PAYE compliance
• Monitor employee leave and holiday records
• Assist with staff scheduling and rota preparation
• Allocate intercompany payroll-related costs accurately

Year-End Financial Processes

• Coordinate and record stock counts for financial year-end
• Reconcile all bank and intercompany accounts
• Record directors' mileage and relevant reimbursable expenses

Accounts Payable & Financial Control

• Manage payments for suppliers, PAYE, pensions, rent, utilities, and rates
• Monitor credit card expenditures and stock purchase payments
• Maintain visibility over the business's cash flow and financial position

Cash Management & Banking

• Verify and record daily cash takings from retail operations
• Prepare and make cash deposits
• Manage and reconcile till floats

Retail Systems Support

• Process purchase orders within the till system
• Load new products, pricing, and promotional activity into EPOS
• Maintain a wholesaler pricing comparison sheet to monitor cost competitiveness

Operational & Administrative Support

• Oversee utility accounts including water, energy, telecoms, and insurance
• Procure office and operational supplies (e.g. till rolls, printer ink, signage, advertising materials)

Card Payment Systems

• Manage merchant services contracts and troubleshoot card terminal issues
• Perform quarterly security scans and coordinate the annual PCI compliance assessment

What We're Looking For

• Currently studying AAT or qualified by experience
• Strong attention to detail and proactive mindset
• Comfortable with QuickBooks Online (or similar accounting software)
• Good Excel/Google Sheets skills
• Previous experience in a retail or multi-location business is desirable, but not essential
• Excellent time management and communication skills

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.