Senior Accountant

Accountable Recruitment; Mold; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Accountant for a well-established business in Mold, Wales. The successful candidate will manage monthly management accounts, provide detailed financial analysis, and support the finance team. Ideal applicants will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with strong data analysis and communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company contributing pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or suitably qualified by experience.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to present findings to varied audiences.
• Confident communicator with ability to challenge and influence senior managers.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the production of monthly Management Accounts.
• Ensure all tasks within the month-end cycle are delivered.
• Collaborate with the finance team and provide guidance.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Advanced MS Excel

Education

Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Job description

Overview

Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be working with a well-established growing business in Mold to recruit a Company Accountant.

Reporting to the Finance Director, the Senior Accountant will play a key role supporting the business including month-end and year-end processes. You will be responsible for reviewing and preparing monthly management accounts, managing the month-end close, and providing detailed financial analysis to support key business functions.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities include:

• Manage and supervise the production of monthly Management Accounts within prescribed timetables, including preparation of Board packs and KPI metrics.
• Ensure all tasks within the month-end cycle are delivered and obtain sign-off from relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the finance team, commercial team and wider business, providing guidance and support to departments and sites.
• Manage Accounts Payable, Subcontractors and Accounts Receivable teams.
• Review variance and overhead analysis, with commentary to inform decision-making.
• Prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations and follow up on outstanding issues.
• Review quarterly VAT Returns, CIS returns and review corporation tax computations.
• Review supplier and subcontractor payments; prepare ad hoc payments as required.
• Monitor credit insurance for new and existing customers.
• Assist in preparing the annual audit file and supporting auditor requests.
• Help implement new finance policies, controls and financial processes.
• Review and finalise annual statutory accounts.
• Submission of Annual Confirmation Statements and any updates required.
• Provide support on company insurance matters.
• Undertake ad hoc project work as requested by the Finance Director.

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or suitably qualified by experience.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to present findings to varied audiences.
• Confident communicator with ability to challenge and influence senior managers.
• Highly numerate and analytical, with exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Disciplined, organised, and able to meet tight deadlines.
• Advanced MS Excel skills.

Benefits

What we Offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Company contributing pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Ongoing professional development and training, in a supportive environment that enables you to thrive.

This is an initial fixed term contract of 18 months, although has the potential to develop into a permanent position as the business continues to expand.