Senior Financial Accountant

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established firm operating out of Cheshire. This medium to large organisation is renowned for its commitment to continuous improvement and maintaining high service standards.

Job Description

1. Supervision & Development: Manage and mentor a Trainee Financial Accountant, providing guidance and support in their professional growth.
2. Process Improvement: Collaborate with the Financial Controller to standardise policies, enhance processes, and drive continuous improvement across finance operations.
3. Month-End & Reporting: Ensure a timely and accurate month-end close, including balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounts, management accounts, and bi-monthly lender reporting, working closely with the F&PA team.
4. Balance Sheet Management: Oversee journal approvals, postings, and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
5. Tax & Compliance: Prepare quarterly Corporation Tax and VAT calculations for submission, presenting findings to the Financial Controller and Finance Director for approval.
6. Lender Reporting: Compile and reconcile bi-monthly lender reporting packs, ensuring adherence to lender covenants before Finance Director sign-off.
7. Reconciliation & Accuracy: Assist in refining payment and collection reconciliation processes, ensuring customer agreements accurately reflect their true balances.
8. Audit & Statutory Accounts: Support the Financial Controller during the external audit process and assist in preparing statutory accounts for group entities.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Financial Accountant should have:

• A degree in Accounting or related field.
• Professional accounting certification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
• Proficiency in financial software and MS Office.
• Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A strong understanding of business principles and practices.

What's on Offer

• An estimated salary range of £45,000 - £55,000 GBP per annum.
• Hybrid working.
• Generous holiday leave of 26 days plus bank holidays.
• 8% pension scheme.
• An inclusive and supportive work culture.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.