£45000 - £55000 Per year
Accountant
Permanent,Full-time
Job Description
- Manage the business planning and operating financial model update process, including reconciliations to the lifecycle model, presentation to the Board, and securing funder approval.
- Perform rolling cash flow analysis to ensure compliance with contractual covenants, reporting, and model updates.
- Liaise with Asset Managers related matters, such as the lifecycle model, quote model (variations process), and other commercial aspects.
- Cultivate and manage key stakeholder relationships, including Asset Management, the Board, Funders, Treasury Team, Tax Advisors, account bank, client finance representative, and rating agencies where applicable.
- Prepare annual budgets and quarterly management accounts, including the finance report and executive summary for the Board.
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of quarterly VAT Returns using the making tax digital platform.
- Attend Board meetings and deliver insightful finance reports.
- Collaborate with tax advisors to manage the tax affairs
- Advise the Board on risks and opportunities, providing actionable recommendations.
- Manage the financial aspects of project commercial activity, such as variations, lifecycle expenditure, benchmarking, and market testing, ensuring accurate reflection in financial models and project documentation.
- Oversee aged debtors and creditors, resolving overdue items.
- Lead the statutory audit process and secure approval of the statutory accounts.
- Review insurance cost-sharing calculations
- Update the Invoice Model to incorporate any amendments to the Unitary Charge, ensuring alignment with the client.
- Work closely with Accounts Assistants to maintain accurate financial records.
- Contribute to the development of the finance function, team, and systems.
- Undertake other duties within your professional expertise.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Finalist of ACCA or CIMA qualification.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster effective stakeholder relationships.
- Ability to present financial information clearly and concisely to the Board.
- Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to identify risks and opportunities.
- Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.
- Proficiency in financial software and systems.
Reference no: 110669