Job Description

Role Description

Working within the finance department of a public listed company reporting to the Financial Controller, the role encompasses management of accounting information and preparation of accounts to fixed reporting deadlines. This is a busy role for an experienced accountant working as part of a small team.

Summary Terms

35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

45,000 pa.

Office based working.

25 days (175 hours) holiday plus bank holidays.

Generous company pension scheme, life assurance and critical illness insurance cover.

On site parking.

Key Tasks

Preparation of quarterly subsidiary and consolidated management accounts

Accounting for property - including lease accounting, valuation and transactions

Accounts disclosures for subsidiary, interim and group annual accounts

Assist in year-end statutory reporting process and liaise with auditors and tax consultants

Preparation and interpretation of key performance indicators

Balance sheet reconciliation and management of system controls and governance

VAT accounting and monthly return submissions

Maintain fixed asset register and chart of accounts

Provision of budget and forecast information to assist with formulating the annual strategic corporate plan

Evaluating and monitoring financial information systems and recommending improvements where needed

Communicating and interpreting financial information to non-financial managers

Any other duties, ad hoc reports and projects deemed appropriate for the role

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

Experienced accountant: Accounting / Finance degree plus professional qualifications, full / part qualified ICAEW/ACCA/CIMA.

Minimum 5 years in similar role and demonstrable ability.

Advance Excel spreadsheets knowledge and strong numeracy and attention to detail. Competent ability using Microsoft Outlook and Word.

Experience using SAGE accounting software to an advanced level would be an advantage.

Experience of accounting for property assets would be an advantage.

Team player and good communicator with colleagues and managers.

How to apply

Please send your CV together with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role for the attention of The Company Secretary, Sutton Harbour Company, Sutton Harbour Office, 2B North East Quay, Sutton Harbour, Plymouth, PL4 0BN or by email to n.gadsdon@sutton-harbour.co.uk by Friday 19th September 2025.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person