Accountant

Boston Energy is actively searching for an experienced Accountant to join our expanding team, primarily supporting our US & Canadian operations from our UK head office based in Beverley. This role plays a pivotal part in providing essential financial support, ensuring seamless operations across borders, and collaborating effectively with remote teams. If you possess a strong accounting background and thrive in a global collaborative environment, we invite you to apply and contribute to the continued success and growth of Boston Energy.

Main responsibilities include:

• A hands-on, strong business partner to the US Financial Controller and UK Finance Manager.
• Manage all aspects expected of an accountant.
• Assist with the implementation of controls and systems.
• Produce accurate sales invoices, accounts and business information.
• Compile all US payroll data

Major duties & additional responsibilities:

• Supporting both the UK & US finance team
• Preparation of monthly management reports
• Maintaining Balance Sheet records
• Provide monthly KPI information
• Purchase ledger- invoice processing and credit card management
• Manage sales tracking system
• Credit control and assisting where necessary to resolve customer queries
• Point of Contact for Payroll Bureaus in the USA and Canada
• Submission of payroll data to Bureaus
• Assist the financial controller to ensure compliance with state business registrations
• Management and payment of taxes across North America
• Ensure key controls & functions are developed with the changing demands of the business
• Preparation of USA Statutory financial statements with the help of the advisors
• Preparation and submission of sales tax returns where required
• Undertake ad hoc projects as required by the CFO and Finance Manager.

The successful candidate will have the following characteristics:

• Adaptable/Can-do attitude
• Strong discipline for achieving targets and deadlines
• Able to respond at short notice to operational requests
• Flexibility and ability to prioritise own workload and working hours
• Good communication skills – i.e. communicating with Employees and Advisors
• Able to meet the demands of a fast-moving business which expects a high level of service
• Able to work equally well individually and as part of a team
• Independent thinker

Reports to: Finance Manager & Financial Controller (US)

Minimum Educational Qualifications:

• Part to Qualified ACA/ACCA or similar
• Maths & English GCSE: B (6+)
• Educated to a Bachelor Degree in relevant study – desirable

Previous Experience:

• Microsoft Dynamics experience but not essential
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365
• Experience working in a financial environment would be an advantage
• Experience working with a remote team
• Accounting: 1 year (preferred)