Orka Financial is working with a FTSE100 listed business based in Slough to recruit a Senior Accountant in to their established and high performing finance team. With this being a divisional role you will work closely with the Head of Finance on a broad range of duties. This role would be ideal for someone that enjoys variety and has the ability to operate at a senior level whilst still remaining hands on.
Responsibilities:
- Production of timely and accurate monthly management accounts with variance analysis to budget, commentary and reforecasting of income and expenditure
- Maintain reliable and accurate data in the General Ledger
- Posting of journals including accruals and prepayments
- Completion and review of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations, identifying and flagging areas that require review and ensuring these reconciliations are kept up to date
- Maintenance of Fixed Asset register and assisting with Capex reporting, including posting journals
- Production of statutory accounts for subsidiaries of the Group
- Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing audit evidence and explanations to ensure audit is completed smoothly
- Assist in the accounting for acquisitions and disposals of assets or companies within the portfolio
- Assess the suitability of new customers (P&L) by performing credit checks for covenant strength
- Build relationships with the wider Finance team and the Business Unit
- Ad hoc analysis and participation in cross functional teams for projects
Profile:
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (at least 2 years PQE in a management accounting role)
- Strong all-rounder with proactive, positive outlook and a 'can do' attitude
- Excellent attention to detail, able to analyse and interpret large amounts of data
- Self-Starter- able to identify issues and use initiative and interpersonal skills to resolve issues
- Organised and efficient time management skills
- Intermediate to advanced Excels skills (pivots, v-look-ups etc)
- Ability to interpret financial and non-financial data
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Able to communicate with both finance and non-finance professionals with strong interpersonal skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Proven experience of end-to-end production of accounts
Salary:
£60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Benefits