Job Description

The Senior Accountant role is perfect for a first time mover from practice looking to secure a hybrid finance role where they can put their already impressive financial accounts experience to good use whilst expanding their management accounts knowledge within a busy finance department.

This role has the potential to progress over time and will involve; production of Financial Reporting, Management Information and Co-ordination of Budgeting and Forecasting activities, reporting to deliver insight and support senior stakeholders with decision making. Working closely and building deep relationships with the Financial Leadership Team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Preparing monthly management accounts for all areas of responsibility, highlighting areas of concern for the business.
• Completion of monthly analysis of all balance sheets.
• Ensuring the integrity of all balance sheet reconciliations and reporting, and providing a full analysis of all unexpected balances.
• Identifying areas for potential improvements in the balance sheet position and working with relevant finance manager in the business controlling team to ensure the optimum balance sheet position is understood and achieved.
• Assisting the Financial Accounts team in the completion of the annual budget for all allocated areas of responsibility.
• Ensuring that all reporting is compliant with all relevant accounting standards.
• Liaising with auditors on areas of responsibility and provide prompt and accurate responses to all queries.
• Manage and develop the role of the Assistant Management Accountants, conducting regular reviews, driving excellent performance and professional development within the role.
• Continuous improvement of content and presentation of analysis and routine reports to ensure the quality of the information prepared and presented.

Candidate Profile:

• A qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
• Strong academic background
• High level of attention to detail and an ability to work quickly and accurately
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and SAP
• Good communication skills with ability to tailor communications to the appropriate audience

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

A qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) Strong academic background High level of attention to detail and an ability to work quickly and accurately Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and SAP Good communication skills with ability to tailor communications to the appropriate audience