Accountant

In conjunction with the Finance Manager, manage the day to day accounting functions Oversee the preparation of:- All statutory payments and the accompanying supporting schedules (ie. NIS, Health Surcharge, PAYE, VAT, Green Fund Levy, Business Levy, Corporation Tax) Bank reconciliations on a monthly basis. Suppliers and customers reconciliations Process monthly payroll for approval by finance manager and CEO. Perform all payroll related activities - job letters, annual returns, TD4's etc. Manage Accounts receivable and accounts payable processes. Ensure the accuracy and timely closure of the monthly financial accounts, including approval of payment vouchers, journal entries etc.  Analyzing and reporting on variances between actual and budgeted results where applicable. Ensuring all daily and monthly reports are prepared, completed and submitted to the Finance Manager on a timely basis. Maintain the general ledger and all related accounts with proper documentation and records of all company transactions; reviewing entries to the general and subsidiary ledgers to ensure accuracy and compliance to the company's and established accounting principles; control all changes to the chart of accounts.  Responsible for the monthly and year-end closing of the general ledger. Preparation of the Company's annual budgets where applicable. Preparation of year-end accounts and preparing schedules and documents as requested by the Company's External Auditors with a view of having all external audits completed and signed off within 3 months following the companies' year end. Preparation of tax schedules to facilitate the completion of annual company tax returns. Supervise the activities of the receptionist, courier and the accounts team and ensure semi-annual appraisals are completed in a timely manner. Liaise with key external contacts such as Corporate Secretary, Bank, Lawyers as required. Assist the Finance Manager in any Group activities or functions that may be required. Keep abreast of developments in the accounting environment; monitoring accounting systems and ensuring adherence to and recommending revisions to currently established policies, procedures and internal controls. Preparation of the Group Consolidated Accounts along with the schedules as required by the external auditors so as to facilitate the completion and sign off of the audit within 3 months of the year-end.