Senior Financial Accountant

Billingshurst - hybrid, min 2 days per week in the office

£50,000-60,000pa (negotiable)

A leading technology sector client with global reach and exciting growth plans currently underway is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their team in a newly created role. This dynamic client is presently appraising several acquisition prospects and leading the way in industry innovation. A very vibrant environment to join with excellent career exposure, coupled with a notably friendly office environment with excellent flexible / hybrid working.

Reporting directly to a Senior Finance Manager (ex PWC) with dotted line to the FC and CFO, this person will be responsible for managing the purchase ledger team which consists of a PL Manager and 5 PL Controllers. The Controllers are based across 2 sites so there is a small amount of travel involved - namely 1-2 days every 1-2 months within a Mon-Fri working pattern.

My client is seeking a fully qualified Accountant and this is unfortunately non-negotiable. The ideal candidate will likely come from a practice background with audit experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting with the preparation of the monthly management accounts;
Checking the accuracy of the information generated by the financial system and where necessary correct by making appropriate amendments;
Assist in maintaining accurate information regarding control accounts;
Monthly balance sheet reconciliations;
To undertake ad hoc financial and management tasks as instructed by the financial controller;
Contribute to internal financial reporting;
Management of Purchase Ledger team;
Review of weekly bank payments to suppliers;
Cost and variation analysis;
Assistance with the budgeting and forecasting process;
Assisting with reviews and evaluations for cost reduction opportunities;
Assisting with Group reporting;
Assisting with the company’s external audit;
Contribute to further development of systems, processes and procedures within the businesses.

Skills & Experience:

Fully qualified Accountant and member of a recognised accounting body
Audit background
Extensive IT skills and experience
Excellent presentation and communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
A sound knowledge of debits/credits, business systems and processes and ability to work on your own initiative
Articulate and a clear communicator
Meticulous with excellent attention to detail
Good problem solving and decision making skills
Ability to work to deadlines with minimum supervision

Please apply via website or contact Georgina T at Harvey John for more information