Senior Accountant

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the team on a permanent basis, reporting in to the Director. This is a hands-on senior position suited to someone who has already operated at this level either as a Senior Accountant within an operational business, or as second-in-command to a Finance Director in a larger organisation.

Duties will include:

• Ownership of management accounts, budgeting and forecasting processes
• Production of accurate, timely financial reporting to support commercial decision-making
• Building and maintaining robust financial models and analysis in Excel
• Identifying financial and operational risks within the business and proposing practical solutions
• Supporting the Finance Director on strategic and commercial projects
• Managing and developing junior members of the finance team
• Liaising with budget holders and non-finance stakeholders across the business
• Continually reviewing and improving financial processes and controls

Experience required:

• A minimum of 5 years'' experience operating at this level, although candidates with less experience may be considered where they can clearly demonstrate the required capability
• Fully qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA, or close to completing one of these qualifications
• A career history that demonstrates clear ownership, measurable achievement and progression in relevant finance roles
• Excellent MS Excel skills, including the ability to build, audit and interrogate complex models and analysis
• Experience of managing and developing staff
• Able to think independently, analyse information carefully and bring a fresh perspective to business challenges
• Strong communicator, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and non-finance colleagues

Monday-Friday, full time position 37.5 hours per week
55k-60k DOE + benefits including Private Health Insurance
This is an office based position, with free parking on-site

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