Senior Accounts Officer

TN United Kingdom; Winsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled financial professional to join their dynamic team. This role involves preparing budgets, managing cash flow forecasts, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. The ideal candidate will thrive in a busy financial environment, showcasing their expertise in management accounting and financial reporting. With a focus on accuracy and efficiency, you will support the finance department in making informed decisions. If you are passionate about finance and looking to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting and producing Statutory Accounts.
• Confident in using Excel for financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare estimates and budgets in line with guidelines.
• Manage cash flow forecasts and daily financial activities.
• Prepare elements of Statutory Accounts for auditors.

Skills

Management Accounting

Budget Preparation

Treasury Management

Statutory Accounts Production

Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)

Job description

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Job Responsibilities

1. Prepare estimates and budgets in accordance with the budget guidelines.
2. Provide financial management and monitoring information to managers.
3. Be responsible for the preparation of elements of the Statutory Accounts, including providing information to Auditors, in accordance with the year-end plan and timetable.
4. Complete VAT, other tax returns, and Freedom of Information requests.
5. Represent the Finance Department at internal meetings to ensure awareness of the financial implications of decisions or proposals.
6. Be responsible for the preparation of cash flow forecasts, cash management, and other day-to-day activities.
7. Provide information and support to Internal Auditors in accordance with the Internal Audit Programme.
8. Maintain the asset register to reflect the most up-to-date position.
9. Maintain the financial risk register, ensuring it reflects the latest identified risks.
10. Maintain information related to staff members’ P11d tax returns and complete and file the returns in accordance with HMRC timetables and requirements.
11. Work with members of the Finance and ICT teams to ensure the financial ledger functions effectively.

Experience and Skills

It is essential to have experience in management accounting, working within a busy financial role, producing Statutory Accounts, preparing budgets, treasury management, and completing returns.

You should be confident using Excel, including performing VLOOKUPs and creating pivot tables.

Note

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.