Job Title: Senior Financial Professional
Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Financial Professional to join our finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This is an exciting opportunity for a finance expert who enjoys working in a dynamic environment, contributing to key financial functions, and ensuring accuracy and compliance across the business.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, with experience in managing general ledger reconciliations, preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports, and supporting year-end statutory audits.
In addition, the successful candidate will have excellent technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
1. Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports that provide valuable insights into the company's financial performance.
2. Manage general ledger reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
3. Support year-end statutory audit by providing financial information and assistance as required.
4. Prepare VAT returns, payroll journals, and corporation tax packs in a timely and accurate manner.
5. Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to help drive business growth and profitability.
6. E nsure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
7. Support ad-hoc financial projects and process improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Requirements
* Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CPA, ACA, or CIMA) with a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience.
* Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail.
* Excellent Excel and financial systems experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Xero, etc.).
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.