Senior Financial Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their finance team in Southampton. This role is pivotal in preparing monthly management accounts, conducting balance sheet reconciliations, and contributing to internal financial reporting. The ideal candidate will possess a strong accounting background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to drive continuous improvement within the business. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact financial operations and strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant and member of a recognized accounting body required.
• Extensive IT skills and experience necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain monthly management accounts.
• Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant

Audit background

Extensive IT skills

Excellent presentation skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of debits/credits

Ability to work independently

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

SAGE accounts

Microsoft Dynamics

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Senior Financial Accountant, Southampton

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

Job Description:

Due to continued expansion of the business, there is a requirement for an Accountant to join the finance team. This role will be responsible for helping prepare and maintain monthly management accounts, undertaking balance sheet reconciliations, helping drive the business's continuous improvement cycle, and assisting with group reporting to head office on a monthly basis. The ideal candidate should have a sound working knowledge of accounting standards and be able to apply them effectively.

Main Duties and Responsibilities include:

1. Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
2. Checking the accuracy of information generated by the financial system and making necessary amendments with the approval of the financial controller.
3. Maintaining accurate control account information.
4. Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
5. Undertaking ad hoc financial and management tasks as instructed by the financial controller.
6. Contributing to internal financial reporting.
7. Managing the Purchase Ledger team.
8. Reviewing weekly bank payments to suppliers.
9. Conducting cost and variation analysis.
10. Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes.
11. Participating in reviews and evaluations for cost reduction opportunities.
12. Supporting group reporting activities.
13. Assisting with the company's external audit.
14. Contributing to the development of systems, processes, and procedures within the business.

Skills and Experience (Essential):

• Fully qualified accountant and member of a recognized accounting body.
• Audit background.
• Extensive IT skills and experience.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Sound knowledge of debits/credits, business systems, and processes.
• Ability to work independently.

Skills and Experience (Desirable):

• IT industry experience.
• Advanced knowledge or professional training in SAGE accounts.
• Microsoft Dynamics experience.
• IFRS application and understanding.
• Experience managing a team.

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Created on 02/05/2025 by JR United Kingdom