Job Description

You will also be responsible for reconciliation of the group and subsidiary balance sheet control accounts, production of management reports assistance with projects and costings and line management of 2 team members.

Key responsibilities are;
• Preparation and submission of year end statutory accounts for 4 subsidiaries and consolidated group accounts under Charities SORP (FRS102).
• Review & implementation of previous audit recommendations
• Provide timely, accurate and reconciled accounting information for the group to support the production of management information, financial statements, budgets and forecasts.
• Reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis and clean-up of ledgers prior to accounts preparation.
• To provide support and advice on accounting issues to operational staff, other support functions and, where appropriate, to the people we support.
• Provide project support and costings and participate in project group meetings to ensure full understanding of the business and requirements.
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies through system changes/implementation.
• To assist in the development, maintenance and operation of a framework of financial policies, procedures and internal financial controls.
• Process all returns (Credit Cards and Housekeeping) from services. Assist with the reconciliation of complex sub ledger accounts as advised.
• To ensure that VAT, tax and statutory returns are submitted on time
• Line management, development and supervision of Project Management Accountant & Assistant Project Accountant.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA) - we will require to see a copy of this qualification before shortlisting to the next stage • Charity SORP Accounts preparation experience • Consolidation experience • Reconciliation experience • Excellent Excel skills • Access Dimensions knowledge (desirable) • Project experience (desirable) • Charity or Housing Association experience (desirable) • Able to meet deadlines whilst working under pressure • Self-motivating in own workload • Good leadership and management skills