The Coast Partnership Ltd
So many Job descriptions you see start with the phrase " this is a unique opportunity " ! This position is one of the " genuinely unique opportunities " we have seen for a Qualified or close to Qualified Accountant, to join a family organisation with a growing portfolio of successful UK businesses.
This is for a " personality with the passion for accounting". A professional who is looking to develop their potential through to FD.
Snapshot of Duties
- Take ownership of the Group’s general ledgers and financial reporting processes.
- Lead month-end close, including balance sheet reconciliations and monthly consolidation.
- Oversee the accounting data input (Xero software) team administration.
- Prepare, review, and approve all journals posted to the general ledger.
- Support the annual budgeting process by collaborating with Directors and business units.
- Prepare and submit the Group’s VAT returns.
- Lead the audit and corporation tax process, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
- Guide the development of Corporate Business.
- Assist with ad-hoc projects supporting the Group’s expansion.
- Prepare year-end statutory accounts and lead quarterly grant submissions and audits.
About you:
You’ll be a qualified or (close to) accountant with hands-on experience in financial reporting, audit, or professional services. You’ll be organised, resourceful, and confident challenging processes to improve accuracy and efficiency. You’ll communicate clearly with internal and external stakeholders and thrive as part of a small finance team.
- ACA / ACCA or CIMA qualified
- Happy to visit some of the key businesses along M4 corridor.
- Audit or professional services experience preferred
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Comfortable owning complex processes and challenging existing ways of working
- Clear communicator, collaborative, and a team player
- Ambitious, self-directing, and passionate about delivering results
For full details of the position, package and the future, please apply in confidence.
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