Our client is looking for a Financial Accountant to join their Accountancy team in Sutton

Client Details

Our client a well known & growing business based in Sutton is looking for a Financial Accountant to join their Accountancy team

Description

Financial Accountant - Sutton

Overseeing the production and preparation of the Statutory accounts in adherence with DfE and EFA guidelines measured by clean and unqualified opinion.
Lead the preparation and submission of financial returns to the DfE, EFA, SFA and other relevant organisations within specific deadlines
Development of benchmarking reports to enable the organisation to seek value for money.
Responsible for ensuring compliance with regards to VAT returns, Gift Aid claims, Corporation Tax returns and other mandatory requirements manage audit thereon. Advise the Directors/Trustees on all relevant aspects of Company and Taxation Law.
Preparation and presentation of reports on Financial Compliance to Committee meetings, eg Connected persons, related parties, etc
Annual collation of reports for year end in regard to pensions and fund balances.
Provide regular pension updates to FSLT on pension contribution rates and liaise with funds to negotiate future rates at triennial valuations.
Drive improvements in the production of statutory and management accounts processes that enables time and headspace for the teams to focus on the strategic objectives.
To oversee all audit processes, ensure that recommendations are acted on and maintain the audit finding feedback report for audit committee.
Take full responsibility for production and updates of organisation financial regulations, Scheme of Delegation and Register of Interest procedures and ensure adherence to them.
Monitor the Trust's cash flow, ensuring that payments are made within agreed time limits and surplus funds are invested to maximise returns.
Monitor the Trust's investments and advise the Finance & Resources Committee on investment policy.
Ensure the delivery and implementation of an integrated finance system that supports service delivery for the finance teams
To work closely with the Director of Finance on the implementation of the SAGE.
Provide support and challenge to the Director of Finance, CFO and Finance team by showing exceptional leadership qualities.

Profile

A successful candidate will have some experience with the above & be ACA/ACCA qualified

Job Offer

Salary £55,000 - £65,000

Hybrid

36 Hour Working Week