Financial Accountant Full Time

RMS is a leading specialist in Road Surface Treatments, known for our innovation, reliability, and strong portfolio of successful projects and long-term clients. As part of our continued growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Financial Accountant to join our team.
We’re seeking a proactive, detail-focused Financial Accountant to play a key role in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting.

You’ll take ownership of consolidated accounts, tax compliance, cashflow management, and year-end audit preparation, working closely with a supportive finance team. This is a hands-on role with variety, ideal for someone who enjoys both the fine detail and the broader financial picture.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial records.
• Prepare monthly consolidated management accounts and year-end financial schedules to support statutory reporting.
• Play a key role in coordinating external audits, including providing information and responding to auditor queries.
• Oversee banking and cashflow, ensuring accurate reconciliations, timely payments, and effective intercompany transfers.
• Oversee tax compliance and reporting across VAT, PAYE, NI, and Corporation Tax, coordinating submissions and maintaining accurate records.
• Manage the fixed asset register, ensuring all acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation are accurately recorded.
• Manage operating leases and vehicle payment schedules.
• Prepare and post journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Provide financial insight and support to senior leadership to inform decision-making.
• Contribute to continuous improvement, streamlining financial processes and enhancing system efficiency.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with accounting standards and maintain robust internal financial controls.

About You

• ACA or ACCA qualified (or equivalent).
• Proven experience preparing financial statements.
• Strong proficiency with financial systems.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• A proactive, analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.

Desirable:

• Experience using Sage 200 or similar financial systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Power Query, Pivot Tables, able to build and analyse complex reports)
• Accounting experience in a construction or contracting environment (Knowledge of AFP, retentions, CIS and RVAT).

Apply now for immediate consideration, RMS is an equal opportunities employer.

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