Senior Financial Accountant

The Company Able Bridge Recruitment are thrilled to be working with a revolutionary business in the recruitment of a senior financial accountant. Benefits include Health Insurance (PMI) Life insurance Dental cash back plan Company sick pay Income Protection BIKE2WORK & CYCLESCHEME Season travel ticket loans Work from anywhere policy (5 days a year) This vacancy, the result of the business moving into its next phase of growth from a start up to a scale up organisation. You will report into the head of finance and be part of a small, intimate group of accountants. The role will be office based 5 days per week and will involve a high degree of interaction between partners within international markets as well as stakeholders internally. The Responsibilities The purpose of this role is to provide financial support to the widder business to enable better decision support and to maintain precise and up-to-date financial records. The core function of the role is to ensure the businesses financial security and sustainability is maintained. On a day-to-day basis you can expect to be responsible for the following; Assist in preparation and oversight of monthly end processes and procedures Working with budget holders to analyse and track expenditure against budget Supporting team to ensure general ledger reconciliations are maintained monthly Reviewing and oversight of asset registers and stock management Reviewing bank reconciliations for all company bank accounts Completion of UK and European VAT returns Assist in preparation of quarterly management accounts and monthly internal reporting Assist in the preparation of financial information for board meetings Liaising with HMRC as and when required Supporting the Head of Finance with preparations for the year-end, audit and annual budgeting process. Liaising with procurement, quality and rest of the business to ensure strong financial controls are in place Own statutory reporting and compliance of non-UK subsidiary entities, liaising with external advisors and preparing board packs where applicable. Assist in building internal processes and controls that support a scaling business The Requirements We are seeking a professionally qualified CA or ACCA accountant who is well versed in working within a fluid accounting capacity. We would expect the successful applicant to be practice trained and who has already transitioned into a role within industry. From a technical standpoint, we are looking for applicants who have advanced IFRS exposure and who is comfortable in ensuring financial compliance is achieved. Our client is looking for an individual who is at ease in working within an environment where the landscape is constantly changing. Your remit will be varied and no two days will be the same. This is a genuinely superb opportunity for a candidate who is wanting to propel their career. Our client does not hold a license to offer study support so will only consider applicants who are able to work unrestricted within the UK and who are based in the immediate vicinity. If you are interested in hearing more detail about this role or would like to have a confidential chat about a potential career move, please do not hesitate in contacting me