Company Accountant Attractive Salary, Bonus & Benefits 36.5 Hour week Newtownabbey Who are we?
At Henderson Group, we are proud to be Northern Irelands leading foodservice provider.
Our group encompasses Henderson Retail, Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Foodservice and Henderson Group Property.
We employ over 5,000 staff and have been placed 4th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2023.
We're a family-owned team that cares about our people and the community in which we live.
Our leaders care about employees and our employees succeed together and celebrate the success of others.
We are interested in your aspirations, interests and skills and we strive to support and inspire you to do well.
A look into the role The Accountant reports directly to our Financial Controller and will play a key role in producing accurate accounting information for the Finance team and the business in general, liaising directly with the finance team and budget holders.
Working as a Company Accountant your duties will include: Preparation of management accounts.
Preparation of year end statutory financial statements & liaise with external auditors.
Completion of statutory returns.
Preparation and submission of VAT returns.
Management of credit sales accounts ensuring direct debits are processed, credit limits are maintained, and overdue amounts are dealt with promptly.
Evaluation of financial statements to include variance analysis.
Assistance with budget preparation.
Intercompany reconciliations.
Routine reporting requirements for the business generally and specifically for budget holders.
Skills for Success Joining us as Company Accountant the minimum criteria youll need is: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent professional exams.
Experience of accounts preparation.
Experience of control account reconciliations.
Experience of journal postings, accruals & prepayments.
Experience in preparation of VAT returns.
Experience in preparation in statutory returns.
Experience in year-end audit.
The Attributes youll need include: A sound understanding of accounting software principles.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to plan and complete work within deadlines.
Analytical skills.
It is desirable if you have: Experience in designing and using computer based financial models Experience in fixed assets management Experience in budget preparation Are we right for you?
As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by.
Ambition We always strive to be better.
We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better.
Customer First We provide exceptional service.
We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities.
Teamwork We succeed together.
We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills.
Integrity We are fair, honest and ethical.
We treat everyone with dignity and respect.
We are inclusive and champion diversity.
The Reward The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day.
You will be part of a business supporting defibrillator installations and school sports days.
In the last year Henderson group staff and retail stores raised over £1 million for charity partners.
You will have the balance necessary to enjoy your job and your life.
We will help you to feel proud of what you do and achieve.
And we will be here to celebrate your success.
Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment.
We value employee development and heavily invest in our people.
Benefits include market competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, private healthcare, life assurance, employee assistance programme, social club, Perks Offers/Discount scheme throughout UK/Ireland, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company-owned stores and many more.
This is a full-time position working 36.5 hours per week.
Working hours will be 8:45am-4:45pm Monday to Thursday and 8:45am-3:45pm Friday.
Hybrid and flexible working arrangement available.
If you'd like to speak with us before making your application, our Talent Acquisition Specialist - Joanne McClellandwould be happy to have a confidential chat with you about the role on offer - email to get in touch.
Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Monday 18th November 2024.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
Skills: Accounting Financial Analysis Vat Returns Financial Management Benefits: Performance Bonus Medical Aid / Health Care Staff Discounts