Company Accountant

Job roles duties and responsibilities.

Company Accountant job description can vary greatly dependent on a companys turnover and the structure and size of the accounts department. This job title is typically involves full responsibility for managing a company's finances either in a stand alone role or perhaps with one or two admin or accounts support staff. Depending on size and complexity of roles.

Job description
Annual statutory accounts preparation and management of annual auditsPrepare monthly or quarterly management accountsSubmitting quarterly Vat returnsCarrying out bank reconciliationsMaintaining and updating fixed asset recordsManaging ledgersProducing budgets and forecastsNegotiation and administration of company insurances and pensionsManaging cash flow and bank balancesDealing with Companies House and National Statistics returnsProviding cover for the Accounts Administrator duties, including payroll and purchase ledger administrationProviding general financial advice to the Managing Director, Shareholders and ManagersPerson SpecificationTypical qualities of a Company Accountant may include.

Familiar with Accounting software such as Sage or Xero
Qualified by experience or studying towards a recognised accountancy qualificationAble to communicate confidently with business owner / managers and external stakeholders.