Description

An established organisation within the health and social care sector is seeking an experienced Company Accountant to take hands-on responsibility for the financial affairs of a multi-company Group. This is a broad accounting position requiring strong technical knowledge and the ability to personally manage statutory accounting, group accounting, taxation, inter-company accounting, payroll-related accounting, audit preparation and financial compliance. Key Responsibilities * Prepare annual statutory accounts and ensure compliance with UK accounting standards and statutory requirements. * Maintain accurate accounting records, year-end schedules, reconciliations and supporting documentation. * Prepare monthly management accounts, including profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow and variance analysis. * Maintain accurate accounts across individual Group companies and support consolidated financial reporting. * Manage inter-company ledgers, transactions and control accounts, including monthly reconciliations and investigation of discrepancies. * Manage Corporation Tax, VAT, PAYE, National Insurance and CIS requirements where applicable. * Prepare VAT returns and reconciliations and maintain appropriate supporting records. * Manage HMRC correspondence and respond to routine enquiries and information requests. * Maintain accurate payroll accounting records, journals and control accounts. * Support Companies House compliance and statutory filing requirements. * Prepare audit schedules, working papers and supporting documentation for external auditors. * Respond to audit queries and support the resolution of audit findings. * Maintain effective financial controls, payment controls, audit trails and appropriate segregation of duties. * Identify financial risks, accounting irregularities and weaknesses in financial controls and escalate significant matters appropriately. * Provide accurate financial information to Directors and senior management to support business decision-making. * Maintain financial records to a standard suitable for regulatory and contractual scrutiny within a regulated health and social care environment. About You * At least 10 years' relevant accounting experience, including substantial hands-on company accounting experience. * Proven experience within a multi-company or Group structure. * Strong technical accounting knowledge with experience of statutory accounts, management accounts and balance sheet control. * Strong knowledge of UK taxation, VAT, PAYE and National Insurance, with CIS knowledge where applicable. * Experience dealing directly with HMRC and external auditors. * Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills. * Confident using accounting systems and Microsoft Excel or equivalent. * ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification is desirable; extensive relevant experience will also be considered. * Experience within health and social care, another regulated environment or a multi-company organisation would be advantageous. This is an opportunity for an experienced accountant to take ownership of a broad financial remit within an established organisation, working closely with senior management and contributing to strong financial control, compliance and governance