Job Description

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Reporting Accountant - 300 - 350 per day - 3/6-month contract - 1 day in office - West Reading
My client requires a Reporting Accountant for a period of 6 months. This is a varied role working for a business that truly values its employees. Ideally the candidate would have experience working in the tech sector but this is not essential.
Job Accountabilities/Targets:

• Production of monthly management accounts and financial commentary each month on time and reporting results to the management team.
• Work with the Billing team to improve the financial reporting in preparation for the monthly Management Accounts
• Manage and pay the VAT returns as per HMRC requirements.
• Manage and pay the P11D and PAYE process as per HMRC requirements
• Responsible for accruals and prepayments
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations and explain any significant movements.
• Assist and work with the external auditors as and when required
• Review financial data and prepare weekly, monthly and annual reports
• Ensure financial controls, processes and risks are followed in accordance with those set
• Identify potential process and control weaknesses with recommended solutions.
• Work with FP&A analyst to provide commentary around customer and product profitability.
• Review of projects against budget to ensure billing and classification accuracy.

What you will need to be successful:

• Newly qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA (a strong part qualified candidate will be considered)
• Technology sector experience is highly desirable.
• Practice background with a blend of accounting experience advantageous
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (Pivot, vlookup, sumif etc)
• A working knowledge of PowerBI is advantageous
• Proactive & organised with a good attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal English

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