Financial Accountant

ACCA, ACA, CIMA

Your new company

Hays Accountancy & Finance are seeking an experienced Finance Professional to join a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Finance, you will lead the financial accounting team and play a pivotal role in ensuring robust financial controls, accurate reporting, and compliance across the group.This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a leadership role and enjoys driving process improvements and delivering strategic financial support to the wider business.

Your new role

• Oversee the completeness and accuracy of all financial transactions and ensure timely reporting.
• Manage monthly balance sheet and income/expenditure reconciliations.
• Lead the preparation and submission of statutory returns, including VAT and corporation tax.
• Drive improvements in financial control processes and ensure month-end deadlines are met.
• Monitor cash flow and produce accurate forecasting reports.
• Take ownership of treasury management, including bank mandates and online banking systems.
• Manage internal and external audit programmes and assist with annual statutory accounts.
• Lead, motivate, and develop the financial accounting team to deliver a high-performance culture.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insight and challenge where appropriate.
• Maintain and update financial policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with current standards.

What you'll need to succeed

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience in financial accounting and control within a complex organisation.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and statutory reporting.
• Excellent leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams.
• Ability to influence and build relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to process improvement.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Career development and progression within a growing organisation.

What you need to do now
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