Accountant

We are searching for an experienced Accountant / Finance Manager for an extremely exciting technology focused business based in East Devon.

You will ideally be a qualified Accountant or an Accountancy Finalised preparing for your final assessment.

You will be working in a complex financial environment, and you will need to learn the finance function of the business with a view to taking over the complete end-to-end financial functions after an impending retirement.

This will all begin with purchase ledger input and control, budget monitoring, including, employee expenses and credit control.

The company uses a SAGE system and reports to senior management monthly against a forecast. You will be involved in developing these reports further in line with business needs and requirements.

Once the initial functions and specific nominal ledger aspects of the company are learnt, you will progress into sales invoicing, contract monitoring and the financial aspects of project delivery and control. You will also be responsible for payroll and for managing a range of additional financial reporting.

Currently the company operates within the Medical and Healthcare sector and each client contract, while driven from a template has its own incredibly unique nuances.

The central financial function and forecasting of the business is currently based around a complex 'deliverables schedule' which is produced on a spreadsheet by finance with input from various systems. It is extremely critical that the company reflects its turnover from sales invoicing in line with FRS guidelines.

The successful candidate will also: -

• Monitor and manage the financial implications of various projects in which the company is engaged upon. You will ensure that the projects are being delivered timely, within the financial constraints allowed and that they are providing our client with the necessary profit by project. This is undertaken closely with the Operational Management team.
• Be personable and able to communicate extremely well both within and without the organisation at an Executive level. You will be able to recommend improvements where appropriate, as well as pinpoint problems, if they exist, and offer advice on circumventing future incidents.

The role reports to initially to the current Chief Financial Officer and Finance Director.

The role is a full-time and permanent position and it is an office-based role with the scope for some home-based working once up-to-speed with everything. Due to this the successful candidate needs to be based within a commutable distance of Exeter and East Devon or you will be in a position to relocate to the area.

As this position is assisting in the control of the entire finance function for a fast-developing technical business a project accounting background and an understanding of project delivery is a distinct bonus!

The role comes with outstanding opportunities for promotion and self-development. It has an excellent benefits package which includes a pension scheme, various employee discounts, referral schemes, healthcare options and free social events. It is also offered with hybrid and flexible working approaches, and much, much more!

Please note, to be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without the need for company sponsorship. Our client is NOT able to provide sponsorship.

Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.