Total 3 Accounting / Auditing job vacancies in Royston, Hertfordshire, SG8 6LG

The Altro Group have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accounting Manager to join our Finance team here in Letchworth Garden City. This is a Hybrid, full time, permanent role.

As well as an exciting opportunity and a competitive salary, what do we have offer? 


Hybrid working – providing flexibility around both home and office working
Starting holiday entitlement of 25 days, with the option to buy more
Private Medical cover with Bupa
Defined contribution pension scheme
Life assurance from day one
Occupational Sick Pay and onsite Occupational Health Service
Confidential 24-hour life management and personal support service for you and your family
Enhanced family-friendly benefits, including Maternity, Paternity, and Shared Parental Leave
Free eye tests for all employees
A paid day off each year for volunteering
Free car parking at all our sites
Long service awards
Learning and Development support, regardless of your career stage
Various social events, including the company Christmas party
Retirement advice and support


So as Financial Accounting Manager, what will you be doing? The main objectives of the Financial Accounting manager are:


To manage an effective and efficient year end audit process
To manage relationships with auditors and taxation authorities
To act proactively in ensuring that the Group adopts and complies with all statutory accounting and tax regulations globally
To act proactively in managing the provision of appropriate analysis and information to optimise the treasury management of the Group globally and recommend cash management approaches to optimise liquidity
To manage proactively foreign exchange exposure globally for the Group
To ensure that the Group operates appropriate internal control processes globally


Who are we looking for? The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with PQE (ACCA, ACA) and have previous experience of management, audit with the Big 4, consolidating results, statutory accounts and foreign exchange and corporate tax/VAT.

They will be proactive and delivery focused, an excellent verbal and written communicator and self motivated. They will have the ability to lead by example, and have effective time management and delegation skills.

So, who are The Altro Group? There are 2 trading divisions Altro, a leading British manufacturer and supplier of premium flooring and wall cladding systems for construction and transport and Autoglym, a leading British manufacturer and supplier of premium vehicle valeting products. We have been going strong since 1919. Family owned and run, we share family values; we care about you, each other and are passionate about what we do. Head to our Life_at_altro and Life_at_Autoglym Instagram pages to find out more about #LifeAtAltro #LifeAtAutoglym, and #ThePeopleBehindTheProduct

Everyone is welcome at Altro for who they are, no matter what their background is or how they identify. We appreciate that everyone is different and with that diverse uniqueness we can all thrive. “We don’t want you to just work here. We want you to belong here.”

Sounds like a great opportunity? Click apply today! We can’t wait to hear from you!

Role: Audit Manager
Located: Watford ( hybrid after successful probationary period)
Salary: Negotiable on Experience

Join a conscientious and diverse team in Watford and play a key role in driving growth! As part of this exciting opportunity, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a full portfolio of medium to large clients, including some groups, and booking the appropriate staff to complete each audit.
• Reviewing files and highlighting key issues for the audit Responsible Individual (RI).
• Liaising with clients in a professional and engaging manner.
• Setting budgets and negotiating fees with clients.
• Raising invoices in accordance with the agreed billing profile.
• Tracking delivery against budgets and identifying any causes of overruns.
• Involvement in appraisals/reviews and identifying training needs as required.
• Engaging in business development and networking events, demonstrating the ability to introduce new clients through personal contacts or existing client introductions.

The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• At least 2 years of post-qualified audit experience from a UK accountancy firm, with a right to work in the UK. ( this role does not facilitate sponsorship)
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP.
• IT competent, familiar with computerised packages (ideally Case Ware).
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise, work under pressure to meet tight deadlines, and multi-task effectively.
• Strong capability to identify key risk areas during planning and completion phases.
• Able to work on your own initiative while being flexible; a team player who can effectively delegate tasks while accepting responsibility for delegated activities.
• A positive attitude, acting as a role model for others.

Employment Details

• Full-time role - Monday to Friday (hybrid working after successful probationary period)
• Remuneration will be dependent on experience.
• Right to Work in the UK required.

The Package Includes:

• Annual Christmas Bonus equivalent to one week's salary.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Group Income Protection Scheme

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and make an impact, please contact Brook Street Watford

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

An exciting temporary opportunity for a Financial Accounting Specialist to join this Watford-based company for up to 3 months!Key Responsibilities:

• Payment Processing: Handle Bacs, Wire transfers, SEPA, and cheque payments in various currencies to three entities.
• Cash Book Maintenance: Daily reconciliation of Sterling, Euro, and Dollar cash books using Excel.
• Manual Payments: Process and allocate manual payments, cheque cancellations, and more on the AP system.
• Period End Journals: Assist in the preparation of period end journals.
• Vendor Maintenance: Support product liability insurance and prepare expense vendor setup documentation.
• Compliance Checks: Upload and verify vendors for denied parties' compliance.
• Invoice Coding: Assist in coding vendor invoices according to the General Ledger account structures.
• Invoice Routing: Ensure vendor invoices are routed to the appropriate budget holders and approved timely for payment.
• Ad-Hoc Queries: Address various ad-hoc queries as they arise.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Motivation and Initiative: Highly motivated, fast learner with a proactive approach.
• Experience: Preferably experienced with AS400 and a background in accounting or business.
• Technical Skills: Strong numeracy skills, mental arithmetic, and proficiency in Word and Excel at an intermediate level.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, comfortable liaising with all levels inside and outside of finance.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous, deadline-focused, and well-organised with a flexible attitude towards work tasks and ad-hoc requirements.
• Team Player: Ability to work effectively within a team.

What you need to do now
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