We are recruiting an experienced and qualified Company Accountant to join our client’s team in West Molesey. The successful candidate will oversee financial accounting, reporting, taxation and compliance across multiple group companies, ensuring accurate financial records and strong financial controls.

Candidates must hold an FCCA or CIMA qualification.

Location: West Molesey

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare annual statutory accounts, year-end schedules and monthly management accounts.
• Maintain accurate financial records across multiple companies and prepare consolidated reporting where required.
• Manage accounting and financial reporting for multiple clients or companies, ideally with previous experience working in an accountancy practice.
• Manage inter-company accounts, transactions, loans and monthly reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Prepare and review VAT returns, Corporation Tax records, PAYE, National Insurance and CIS returns where applicable.
• Liaise with HMRC regarding enquiries, correspondence, tax liabilities and compliance matters.
• Review payroll journals, reconcile payroll accounts and ensure payroll liabilities are accurately recorded and paid.
• Complete bank, balance sheet, debtor, creditor, tax and other financial reconciliations.
• Monitor cash flow, financial performance, tax liabilities and financial risks, providing reports to management and the Board.
• Coordinate external audits, prepare supporting documentation and respond to auditor queries.
• Monitor Companies House filing deadlines and ensure statutory accounts and other required submissions are completed on time.
• Maintain effective financial controls, accurate audit trails and appropriate accounting procedures.
• Investigate unusual transactions, identify accounting errors and escalate significant financial risks or compliance issues.

Essential Requirements

• FCCA or CIMA qualified.
• Minimum 10 years’ relevant accounting experience.
• Strong experience in company accounting, statutory accounts and group structures.
• Excellent knowledge of UK accounting standards, taxation, VAT, PAYE and HMRC compliance.
• Experience with inter-company accounting, balance sheet reconciliations and management accounts.
• Experience dealing with external auditors and Companies House requirements.
• Knowledge of CIS where applicable.
• Strong working knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail, professional judgement and the ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.

How to Apply

If you have the required qualifications and experience and are looking for your next opportunity, we would welcome your application.