Our client is a reputable and market leading business that has experienced year on year growth and has an exciting growth strategy in place for their future success. They are looking to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant to join their team ASAP, initially on an interim basis but with a view to becoming permanent. This is a fully office-based role with on-site parking.

Senior Financial Accountant - About The Role

Month end reporting
Assist in developing IT systems and controls
Deliver technical projects
Periodic review of SAP for compliance and evolve both controls and day to day process with Financial Controller
Ensure timely review and close of month end accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers
Ensure timely review and close of intercompany account reconciliations, month end bank account reconciliations and prepayment account reconciliations
Review and analysis of monthly cost accruals
Preparation of monthly reporting packs and understand key underlying business trends to support continuous financial and operational improvement
Timely VAT return submission and payment requests
Assist with preparation of budgets and forecasts
Support the annual audit process and liaising with external auditors
Other ad-hoc finance related duties

The successful Senior Financial Accountant will have/be:

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with at least 5 years’ experience
Experience in audit of clients, group consolidations, multi-currency, multi entity and Financial Controls
Good technical knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS
Strong system skills including advanced Excel - experience in SAP is desirable
Adaptable and resilient, able to work in a continuously changing environment and meet demanding deadlines
Excellent time management/organisational and multi-tasking skills
Results orientated, accountable for own work and demonstrate integrity
Strong analytical skills and a problem solver who can work through complex issues
Strong communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team to achieve results as well as individually

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days please assume that you have not been successful.

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