Job Description
The Lead Accountant has end-to-end responsibility for the integrity of the general ledger, including transactional accounting, bank, supplier and customer accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, prepayments, provisions, fixed assets, intercompany accounting and period-end journals.Client DetailsOur client is based in North Bristol and is going through an exciting period of change. As a result of this, they are looking to hire a Lead Accountant on a permanent basis.DescriptionMonth-End Close and Financial AccountingTake ownership of the month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.Prepare and post journals, accruals, prepayments, provisions and depreciation.Manage balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets and intercompany accounts.Review the general ledger and trial balance, investigating and resolving discrepancies.Support statutory accounts, external audits and tax compliance requirements.Banking, Cash and TreasuryManage daily bank processing and regular bank reconciliations.Monitor cash positions, investigate variances and highlight potential risks.Process payment runs in line with company controls and approval procedures.Accounts Payable and ReceivableOversee the end-to-end purchase and sales ledger processes.Manage supplier and customer account reconciliations, resolving queries and discrepancies.Ensure accurate and timely invoicing, payments and revenue recording.Maintain strong supplier and customer data controls and ..... full job details .....