Financial Accountant

CMS Distribution is one of Europe’s leading specialist technology distributor, a growing and successful business with 450 people across seven locations in the UK and Ireland, plus locations in the Netherlands, Sweden, France, USA and China.

You will be employed as a Financial Accountant reporting to the GL Team Lead. You will be responsible but not limited to, the following

Role Responsibilities

• Month End Close –support the month end close process including preparation of month end packs.

• Month end close preparation including the posting of Journal (accruals/prepayments and Cost Centre and GL corrections) posting.

• Prepare monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations with supporting schedules and review with GL Team Lead.

• Review GLs and provide explanation (correction) for Variance from Forecast/Budget, Prior Year and month on month movements.

• Creditor Payment Support – 2nd level review.

• Responsible for Fixed Assets for The group and creating Fixed Asset Policy to ensure consistent application.

• Revenue recognition – review of billings and stuck documents to ensure Revenue is recognised in the correct period.

• Assist with the year-end audit and statutory accounts preparation

• Assist on special projects as assigned.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholder

• Collaborate with managers and team leaders to keep on top of timelines

Additional Responsibilities

SAP accounting software experience is preferred

Understanding of Financial Structure P&L and Balance Sheet.

Experience of managing a significant workload, highly organised with strong attention to detail.

Ability to work with management in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent Microsoft Excel skills.

Qualified Accountant ACA/ACCA