£55K/yr to £60K/yr
Epping Forest, England
Contract, Variable

Senior Financial Accountant - 10 month FTC

Posted by Michael Page Finance.

The Senior Financial Accountant will play a key role in managing the financial accounting and local compliance including statutory accounting, audit and group submission of the actuals, budget and forecast for various entities.

Client Details

The organisation is a multinational manufacturing corporation with a significant presence in across London & Essex. With an employee strength of over 5,000, it is known for its robust financial performance and commitment to sustainable business practices.

Description

  • The production of monthly management accounts, financial reports, and other required reports
  • Prepare and post monthly accruals, prepayments, and similar accounting entries.
  • Balance Sheet reconciliations to be prepared and submitted timely into Blackline ensuring the balance sheet is clean and no aged / unresolved items are outstanding.
  • Intercompany accounts fully reconciled with no aged balances and with any differences (if any) fully investigated.
  • Prepare and ensure timely filing of statutory accounts for the legal entities in charge.
  • Asset accounting including depreciation run, capitalisation of assets in construction and open/close projects done on time.
  • Assist the VAT manager and Tax Manager /Consultants to ensure full tax compliance.
  • Manage the external auditors' requests during interim and year end audit, ensuring information is provided timely.
  • Work with the internal audit department to ensure that any issue raised by them is actioned and resolved by due date.

Profile

A successful Senior Financial Accountant should have:

  • Relevant degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
  • Professional qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent.
  • Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and practices.
  • In-depth understanding of cash flow management, bank reconciliation, and bookkeeping.
  • Good analytical skills
  • Excellent Excel skills.

Job Offer

  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Generous holiday entitlement.
  • Opportunity to work with a global team in the industrial / manufacturing industry.
  • Culture of innovation and continuous professional development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Financial Accountant to advance their career in a global manufacturing organisation based in London.