Your new companyHays Accountancy and Finance are partnering with a leading SME that are part of a Global Group within an interesting sector to recruit a dynamic and hands-on Accountant based in their Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire office. A permanent accounting role reporting directly to the Financial Controller, supporting a broad range of accounting processes as the business grows further. The role is open to finance professionals who are part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA or qualified by experience, with study package options if you are studying for a finance qualification. A great opportunity to join a business within the research and development sector that are part of a successful group.Your new roleYour key duties will involve preparing quarterly group accounts, leading month-end processing, monthly reviews and preparing financial reports. You will also lead year-end processing, maintain/reconcile the fixed asset register, prepayments and accruals, along with providing support with overhead budgeting. You will process VAT with relevant reporting, support cash flow forecasting, and build strong relationships with senior managers around the business to provide financial information that will be crucial for commercial decision-making. You will monitor and ensure the timely creation of multi-currency sales invoices, oversight of purchase ledger processes, management of staff expenses, along with bank reconciliations. As you develop within the organisation, you will support the Finan