ALMET TRADING UK

  • Experience: Minimum 5+ years’ experience in accounting or finance roles

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Core Responsibilities

  • Prepare accurate financial statements in compliance with UK GAAP, HMRC, and Companies House requirements.
  • Manage general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, and journal entries.
  • Oversee VAT compliance, including Postponed VAT Accounting (PVA), and support tax return preparation.
  • Produce management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and ad-hoc financial reports.
  • Ensure compliance with tax regulations and monitor changes in legislation.
  • Lead and support internal/external audits and maintain strong financial controls.
  • Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, credit control, and bank reconciliations.
  • Maintain fixed asset register, inventory accounting, and payroll-related finance processes.
  • Supervise and support junior accounting staff (where applicable).
  • Improve financial processes, systems, and reporting efficiency.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and relevant industry standards (including CARES where applicable).
  • Act as key liaison between finance and other departments, providing financial insights for decision-making.

Reports to: Finance Manager

Key Requirements:

  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent)
  • Strong UK GAAP and statutory reporting experience
  • Experience with HMRC compliance and VAT returns
  • 5–7 years’ relevant experience in a finance function
  • Strong month-end and year-end close experience
  • Experience in foreign exchange (FX), treasury management, and multi-currency transactions
  • Advanced Excel and accounting software (Netsuite/ ERP systems)
  • Previous experience in a similar Senior Accountant or Chief Accountant role
  • Must have the legal right to work in the UK

Salary Range – £45000 – £50000 per annum depending on experience

Location & Working Arrangement:

Location – The Light Bulb, 1 Filament Walk, London SW18 4GQ

On-site

Full-time, permanent

What the Company Offers: 

  • Pension scheme
  • Annual leave (21days + bank holidays)
  • Performance bonus
  • Training / professional development support (CPD, exams)
  • Flexible benefits platform via Zhoosh Benefits, giving you choice over a range of lifestyle, wellbeing, and financial perks

Key Soft Skills:

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Strong communication skills with non-finance stakeholders
  • Leadership and mentoring ability (for Chief level)
  • Problem-solving mindset

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, religion, or background.