Financial Accountant

Job Purpose Summary

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 Senior Financial Accountant reporting to the Group Finance Manager. 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 Finance Manger.

· Review GLs and provide explanation (correction) for Variance from Forecast, 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.

Additional Responsibilities

Skills & Personal Attributes

· 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

Key Traits