Financial Accountant

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services company in Chester is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to manage the Revenue team. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, enhancing financial reporting, and improving operational processes. The ideal candidate will hold a professional accounting qualification and have a strong background in IFRS standards. This role offers a comprehensive salary package, including hybrid working, a bonus scheme, and healthcare benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Generous bonus scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare

Attractive benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or a similar regulated industry.
• Knowledge of IFRS reporting standards.
• Ability to manage and lead teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Revenue team and manage month-end revenue recognition.
• Prepare regulatory reports and ensure compliance with accounting frameworks.
• Drive process improvements in revenue-related operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Revenue recognition

Regulatory compliance

Financial analysis

Education

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA)

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

Overview

Our client, a market leading professional services business with offices in Cheshire, is searching for an experienced Financial Accountant to join their team. This role will lead and manage the Revenue team while providing technical accounting expertise to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, enhance financial reporting, and improve operational processes. This role is integral to maintaining accurate revenue recognition, regulatory compliance, and effective collaboration with external auditors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of three, providing coaching, development support, and performance management.


• Oversee month-end revenue recognition, ensuring accurate reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.


• Prepare and submit regulatory reports related to revenue.


• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the accounting framework to ensure accurate revenue recognition and robust documentation.


• Act as the primary contact for external auditors concerning revenue-related matters.


• Drive continuous improvement in revenue-related processes, identifying efficiencies in collaboration with the Revenue and broader Finance teams.


• Provide guidance on financial compliance, processes, and policies to the wider Finance team and business.


• Prepare accounting policy papers in line with IFRS standards, presenting complex issues clearly to inform business decisions.


• Regularly update and improve the organisation's accounting policies manual.

Desirable Attributes

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA or equivalent).


• Experience of IFRS reporting standards.


• Experience in financial services, wealth management, or a similar regulated industry.


• Advanced knowledge of accounting systems and tools to streamline financial processes.

In return, an extremely comprehensive salary and compensation package is offered, including hybrid working, generous bonus scheme, contributory pension scheme, private healthcare and other attractive benefits.

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