Commercial Accountant

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for owning and reporting on key elements of the P&L. This position offers a balance between traditional financial responsibilities and working with the Chief Financial Officer and Financial Controller to develop commercial analysis and reporting for a fast-growing business.

This is a great opportunity for an ambitious, newly-qualified, part-qualified or experienced accountant, looking to work in a private equity backed business and develop their skills in a fast-paced commercialenvironment.

This job role will evolve with the rapid growth of the business, making this the perfect time to join and grow alongside the company. The role will be well supported by the FC and CFO, and main responsibilities will include:

• Overall responsibility for revenue reporting and commercial analysis of revenues for a subscription customer base growing by c.4-5% every month, including analysis of variances to budget and monthly trends.
• Leading on core accounting requirements related to subscription revenue reporting including deferred revenue, and IFRS15 revenue recognition and ultimately reporting revenue by customer
• Regular analysis of average revenue per customer by division and by product type, and reporting that analysis at month-end
• Work with the IT team on internal systems to present any revenue recognition issues/changes in a clear, concise manner
• Responsibility for other monthly activities including but not limited to accruals, cost of sales analysis and preparation of monthly VAT returns
• Preparation and analysis of financial and operational KPIs at month-end to support reporting
• Regular review of trade debtors and ensuring that the billing system and finance system reconcile, including ensuring invoices, credit notes and payments are allocated correctly and appropriate provisions for bad debts are made
• Support the Financial Controller with the year-end audit process and other statutory/regulatory requirements
• Working closely with the Financial Controller developing and documenting scalable finance processes and controls, driving efficiencies within the Finance team and reducing reporting timelines
• Support the Financial Controller with the implementation of a new ERP/Finance system within the next 12 months

37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm.

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA or ACA)
• Keen attention to detail and ability to analyse big data
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• IT literate with strong Microsoft Excel skills and willingness to develop these skills further
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Everything we do is fast, from our broadband to our growth. As a national broadband provider, headquartered in Carlisle, we can offer stand-out candidates a range of opportunities across the UK. We are challenging the other providers when it comes to true Full Fibre, delivering our own dedicated fibre-optic network with a unique cable to the home (FTTP), offering some of the fastest broadband products at low, low prices. Customers love our product, our simple packages and our transparent pricing. We believe that we are helping to bring digital transformation to the UK and offering the UK a better choice for broadband.

With millions of pounds of investment, our independent company is making waves in the industry and in communities from Aberdeen to Brighton. Now is the perfect time to join one of the fastest growing companies on an exciting journey, future-proofing broadband connectivity for homes and businesses for years to come. Apply today and join the Grain revolution!

Employment with Grain Connect Ltd is subject to satisfactory references and other verification checks (including basic DBS check where applicable) that may be a requirement of your role. Reference and/or other verification requirements applicable to your post will be advised to you during the recruitment process.

Dedicated to fostering inclusivity and diversity, our company takes pride in our commitment to equal opportunities.