Job Description

• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounts and financial reports including monitoring and analysing financial performance.

• Provide a support service by working with the Management Accountant and various Departments to assist in making financial decisions and advise on the financial implications of business decisions.

• Assist in the interpretation and communication of financial data to managers across the organisation, and provision of financial training for budget holders.

• Assist in the production of financial analyses to support proposed developments for areas of potential income generation and cost savings.

• Assist with monitoring and evaluating financial information systems and suggesting improvements where needed.

• To assist in the preparation of financial and other information relevant to the operating section for regulatory and external bodies as appropriate.

• To contribute to cost centre maintenance and chart of accounts development on the organisation’s finance system.

• To ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures
• Carry out ad-hoc projects as directed by Finance department senior management.

• As appropriate, undertake on-going continuous professional training to ensure a quality service is provided.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Qualified accountant in one of the following bodies: CIMA, ACA, ACCA, CIPFA or CPA. Minimum of three years post qualification experience in an accounting environment in a large complex organisation (minimum turnover greater than £10m) Experience of a complex financial accounting IT system. Experience of financial planning and budgeting for a large organisation or experience of financial accounting/auditing for a large organisation. Experience in provision of information and financial advice to senior management including advice on financial planning and/or development of financial policies and procedures. Experience in the use of a computerised financial accounting system, including a sound working knowledge of spreadsheets. Advanced user of Excel. Candidates must demonstrate by examination excellent Excel skills.