Senior Accountant

Nixon Caunce Associates; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Senior Accountant in Skelmersdale. The ideal candidate will be responsible for producing management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Must have a CIMA qualification, proficiency in Sage 50 Accounts, and strong Excel skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £45,000 – £50,000 and support for further studies.

Benefits

Study Support

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification required.
• Proficiency in Sage 50 Accounts is essential.
• Strong Excel skills are necessary.
• Focus on accuracy and detail in financial work.
• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships.
• Exceptional communication skills are important.

Responsibilities

• Produce end-to-end management accounts.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Handle accruals and prepayments.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.
• Forecast and manage cashflow.
• Manage credit and debtor systems.
• Review and set up internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Skills

Proficiency in Sage 50 Accounts

Strong Excel skills

Exceptional focus on accuracy and detail

Ability to manage relationships with multiple stakeholders

Exceptional communication skills

Education

Professional accounting qualification – CIMA

Job description

Senior Accountant

£45,000 – £50,000+ / Skelmersdale / Study Support / Permanent

Overview

NC Associates are looking to recruit a Senior Accountant on behalf of our client based in Skelmersdale. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who will be joining an established business. As a Senior Accountant you will be working closely with senior members of the company, reporting into the Financial Manager.

Responsibilities

• Producing end-to-end management accounts


• Balance sheet reconciliations.


• Accruals & Prepayments, banking and bank reconciliations.


• Maintaining the Fixed Asset register


• Cashflow forecasting and management


• Maintaining credit management and debtor management systems.


• Reviewing internal controls and setting up new controls where necessary.


• Ensuring compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.

Experience / Qualifications

• A professional accounting qualification – CIMA


• Proficiency in Sage 50 Accounts is essential


• Strong Excel skills are essential


• Exceptional focus on accuracy and detail in all aspects of financial work.


• Ability to manage relationships with multiple stakeholders


• Exceptional communication skills

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