Senior Financial Accountant

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Financial Accountant to join our busy Financial Accounts team. You will work closely with the Head of Operational Finance with a deep dive into the current accounting policies and procedures with a view to implement efficiency and control.

You will be responsible for:

• Streamline Group’s yearend financial statement preparation process.
• Support the Head of operational finance in an end-to-end review of financial processes and controls with a view to identify improvement/efficiency opportunities and drive action for change.
• Preparing Group Accounting Policy manual
• Manage year end audit
• Own and manage the AR function
• Provide technical advice on FRS102 and other related accounting standards
• Own and manage FRS102 Lease accounting and revenue recognition transition
• Review of Group’s accounting policies and disclosures to ensure that these are in line with the accounting standards and Company’s Act
• Review of finance balance sheet reconciliation process and implement any changes required.
• Provide added value and commercial insight to the business alongside key financial reports.
• Support on Year End queries where required.

Suitable candidates should demonstrate the following:

• Qualified Accounting degree (ICAEW, ACCA or equivalent)
• 3+ years’ experience in audit or within a similar role, preferably within a Retail/FMCG environment but not essential.
• Proven experience of improving processes with evident outcomes.
• Full understanding of FRS102 and Companies Act
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively manage workload to tight deadlines, specifically at Period End.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills.