Accountant
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Accountant
Telford
£35,000 - £40,000
Seymour John is proud to be supporting an entrepreneurial led technology focussed company who seek to recruit an Accountant to act as a hands-on number two, to the Finance Director.
In this 100% office-based role, you will be responsible for assisting senior management in making critical decisions by managing, analysing, and presenting key financial data. You will manage the accounting procedures and day to day banking including preparing cashflow forecasts and reports as required, coupled with ownership to the complex monthly payroll.
- To manage all aspects relating to accounts payable.
- To manage all accounts receivable aspects, chasing customer payments, coordination of bad debt collection, and management of new credit requests.
- To reconcile bank statements and monitor cash requirements.
- To review and forecast foreign currency requirements.
- To complete VAT reporting.
- To process the monthly payroll, pension payments, P11D and year end reporting.
- To make sure that spending is in line with budgets.
- To assist with analysis of the company’s financial performance in view of making longer term forecasts to include the preparation of cashflow forecasts.
- To recommend ways of cutting costs and continuous improvement.
- To provide information for audits.
- To conduct risk assessments and minimise financial risk.
- To manage the expenses and credit card processes, to include processing expenses and mileage claims.
- To do ad hoc reports, projects, and conduct other duties as required.
To be considered for this role you will ideally have a manufacturing / engineering projects-based background but candidates from other sectors will also be considered. What is not open for negotiation is that you can demonstrate a stable work history showing longevity in roles.
You will have a background in a similar hands-on role in a fast-paced role. You will be professional, possess strong communication skills and be able to work closely with senior leaders across the company.
In return to working in super modern open planned offices you will receive 25 days plus stats, pension scheme, life insurance, employee assistance programme, EV charge points on-site, Social & wellbeing activity programme and Bike 2 work scheme.
For further information please contact Lee Walker at Seymour John Ltd.
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⭐ Highlight your manufacturing or engineering projects background prominently as this is specifically mentioned as ideal experience
📊 Quantify your payroll experience: 'Processed monthly payroll for 150+ employees including P11D and pension contributions'
🌐 Emphasise your VAT reporting expertise and any foreign currency management experience as these are key technical requirements
🎯 Showcase your accounts receivable achievements: 'Reduced debtor days from 45 to 32 through proactive payment chasing'
🤝 Demonstrate your hands-on approach and ability to work with senior management on financial decision-making
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- •Processed monthly payroll for 180 employees including P11D submissions and pension contributions, maintaining 100% accuracy across complex manufacturing shift patterns
- •Managed accounts receivable portfolio worth £2.8M, reducing debtor days from 52 to 38 through systematic payment chasing and bad debt collection procedures
- •Completed monthly VAT reporting and foreign currency forecasting for 6 international suppliers, identifying £15,000 in exchange rate savings through improved hedging timing
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Seymour John's technology-focused company represents exactly the entrepreneurial environment where I want to develop my accounting career as your new Accountant. My experience in VAT reporting and complex monthly payroll processing aligns perfectly with your requirements for a hands-on number two to the Finance Director.
My background in manufacturing accounting has equipped me with the technical skills and fast-paced mindset needed for this role. I have successfully managed accounts receivable processes, foreign currency requirements, and cashflow forecasting while maintaining the stable work history you require.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you approach monthly payroll processing and what checks do you implement?
- ›Describe your experience with VAT reporting and any complexities you've managed
- ›How do you manage foreign currency exposure and forecasting requirements?
- ›Walk me through your process for accounts receivable management and debt collection
- ›What methods do you use for cashflow forecasting and budget monitoring?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you identified a cost-saving opportunity in your previous role
- ›Describe a situation where you had to work closely with senior management on a critical financial decision
- ›Give an example of how you've managed competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- ›Tell me about a time you had to implement a process improvement in accounting procedures
- ›Describe how you've handled a difficult accounts receivable situation
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you identified a cost-saving opportunity in your previous role
Describe a situation where you had to work closely with senior management on a critical financial decision