Accountant / Bookkeeper

Job Title Accountant / Bookkeeper

Location: Sheffield, UK

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum dependent on experience (Salary is based on 37.5 Hours FTE and will therefore be Pro rata depending on Hours per week)

Job type: Permanent, Part Time, 20 Hours - 25 Hours per week

Moeschle UK is part of a European group who manufacture and install bespoke stainless-steel tanks. Moeschle has a great reputation within the industry for quality and innovation, as well as customer service.

That commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has fuelled the company's growth, making this an exciting time to join the team as the person responsible for the financial function.

This is an exciting time to join The Company as they expand their team and look to grow the business further.

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Accounts professional to join our team and we are looking for a candidate with a proven track record in financial and business management accounts who ideally has experience working in the manufacturing and engineering sectors.

Please note that the company are not offering sponsorship opportunities, therefore candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to apply for this role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management of the accounts function - providing reports and analyses of company performance including producing Profit & Loss reports.


• Project cost analysis and WIP control - allocation of costs to projects and management of those costs against sales stage payments, ensuring the financial statements recognise sales and cost of sales in the correct period.


• All accounts payable and receivable functions - including raising PO's, inputting invoices, allocating payments, checking suppliers against statements, producing reports.


• Banking functions including reconciliations.


• Currency Management - understanding of the impact of movements in the Euro/GBP exchange rate and impact within the accounts.


• Managing the documentation and reporting routines required for customs in relation to imports from the EU


• VAT Returns


• Financial Administration - liaising with external accountants, HMRC and other bodies.


• Customer service/care - Customer accounts set up and communication as required including follow up and feedback reports.


• General office support functions.

About you:

Essential Requirements:

• Holding or working towards a professional accountancy qualification OR qualified by experience.


• Demonstrable track record in a similar role in the manufacturing sector.


• Experience in operating SAGE 50 Accounting software.


• Experience and knowledge of Microsoft office suite - particularly Word and Excel (advanced preferable).


• Experience in completing VAT returns with an understanding of the impact of imports from the EU.


• Experience of month and year end procedures.


• Excellent attention to detail and financial accuracy.


• Strong organisational, time management and administrative skills.


• Customer care experience.


• Strong communication skills.


• Professional appearance and demeanour.


• Self-motivated, proactive with a flexible and positive approach.

Additional Information:

When applying applicants should provide a covering letter detailing their salary expectations, availability to commence work and current residential location.

Benefits

• Competitive salary


• Company health scheme


• Training and development

If you are seeking the chance to join a well-established company at an exciting stage in their growth, please click the APPLY button to send your CV for immediate consideration.

Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of: Accounts Administrator, Senior Accounts Assistant, Senior Accounts Clerk, Accounts Manager, Payroll Administrator, Book-keeper, Business Finance, Business Accountant may also be considered for this role.