Job Description

You’ll be working as part of a diverse team, preparing key financial information for use by our management and Executive teams to inform business strategy and decision making. You’ll use your excellent organization and time-management skills to prepare monthly management accounts to agreed timescales, including balance sheet reconciliations and variance commentary. 
You’ll provide support and training to the wider finance team on a day-today basis and offer your support and cover for the Financial Reporting Manager and Head of Finance where necessary. You’ll also be the Risk Champion for the department, taking responsibility for ongoing management of the risk register and promoting a strong Risk Management Culture within your team.
You’ll ensure salaries are prepared and processed in an accurate and timely manner. Your knowledge of wages, NIC, PAYE, and pensions is essential for your success in this role.
Your key tasks and responsibilities will include:

• Preparation of accurate month end journals for authorization within the financial reporting system. 
• Monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations to prime data sources including variance analysis.
• Maintaining the fixed asset register, accruals and prepayments schedules. 
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual returns to the PRA, FCA, BSA and the Bank of England.
• Preparation of quarterly Common Reporting (COREP) and Financial Reporting (FINREP) returns. 
• Processing monthly payroll, answering queries and any related issues in a timely manner.
• Providing assistance and support with both internal and external audits. 
• Working with the management team on Finance initiatives and process improvements where necessary.

What we offer in return:

• 25 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays PLUS a day off on your birthday to help you celebrate! 
• The ability to work remotely (subject to departmental needs)
• Private healthcare (optional after 6 months service) 
• Generous Stakeholder Pension Scheme – which sees the Society contribute a massive 10% on top of your 3% contribution
• Life Assurance – 4 times your basic salary life cover for pension scheme colleagues 
• Opportunity to purchase additional holidays.
• ‘Dress for your Day’ approach 
• Various health and wellbeing benefits such as 24-hour employee assistance programme, subsidized flu jabs and eye tests.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

We’re looking for someone with a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience, specifically in the production and preparation of management accounts. You’ll need excellent numerical skills and high proficiency in Microsoft Excel. You will be at least part qualified AAT, CIMA or ACCA, with a minimum of 1 year completion.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need a keen eye for detail and excellent analytical skills. You’ll be a team player with the ability to communicate at all levels and the desire to provide excellent customer outcomes.