A new opportunity has arisen if you're looking for a new challenge, and have the skills to develop a strong, long established family furniture business on London Road in Sheffield.
The position includes the control of the financial aspects of the business, and you must already hold the appropriate professional accountancy qualifications required for this position, as well as a number of years experience working in a similar role.
Reporting to the managing director, you will prepare, develop and analyse financial information so that the organisation's management can make well-informed decisions, leading to future stability, growth and profitability.
You will establish and maintain financial policies and management information systems, as well as provide a high-quality support service by liaising with management colleagues on all aspects of finance.
The role combines accounting skills with business management skills as you will be responsible for leading the existing accounts team within the business.
You will analyse the performance of a business and advise on how to prevent problems, adapt to changing circumstances and improve value.
The key aspects of the role that will need to be maintained include:
Daily running of the retail portfolio
- Preparation of management accounts
- Preparation of a full audit file for the auditors at year end
- Cflow analysis
- Future planning of surplus cash deposits
- Ensuring all ledgers are kept clean and are up to date
- Managing foreign currency requirements to maintain margin
- The preparation of monthly reports to present to non financial managers
The role will require a full working understanding of all accounting functions required, as well as helping negotiating on major projects, offering professional judgement on financial matters and advising on ways of improving business performance and interpreting and communicating financial data to non-financial managers.
The accountant will have responsibility to ensure compliance with new and upcoming tax legislation as well as managing the company pension, and insurance position.
Typical working hours are general office hours including work at weekends. There are certain times of the month and the financial year when there are tight deadlines, e.g. stock take and year end, when extra working hours may be required.