Senior Financial Accountant

ORKA FINANCIAL; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance firm in Middlesex is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to oversee all financial operations and contribute to strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate is ACA, CIMA, or ACCA qualified with strong analytical skills. This role offers a salary range of £62,000 - £68,000, plus benefits and the opportunity to work closely with senior management to enhance financial health and compliance.

Qualifications

• Qualified in ACA, CIMA, or ACCA.
• Experience in managing financial operations and compliance.
• Ability to prepare financial statements and reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day financial operations.
• Drive strong working capital and cash management.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Skills

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Proactive and can-do approach

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal and stakeholder management skills

Experience in all-round management accounts

Education

ACA/CIMA/ACCA Qualified

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Excel

Job description

Location: Middlesex
Type: Permanent
Salary: £62,000 - £68,000 Per Annum

Orka Financial is working with a growing medium sized business based near Heathrow to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant. This position is involved with every aspect of the businesses finances from the daily transactional processes, to long term strategical finance planning and plays a key role in our decision-making, ensuring financial health, compliance, and alignment with business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day financial operations
• Manage the month and year end closing processes
• Drive strong working capital and cash management across the business.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports accompanied with insightful commentary and analysis on the performance of the business.
• Prepare KPI, SLA and other financial reports with meaningful analysis
• Develop and oversee budgeting and forecasting processes and monitor performance accordingly.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits, and liaise with auditors and tax consultants.
• Provide financial insight and recommendations to senior management.
• Ensure accuracy of ledgers and financial compliance with internal and external regulations and policies
• Implement continuous improvement measures to enhance the financial controls and procedures.
• Contribute to strategic decision-making alongside the Head of Finance.
• Ad hoc project work.

Profile:

• ACA/CIMA/ACCA Qualified.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive and "can-do" approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience in all-round management accounts.
• Interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience using accounting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Excellent Excel skills

Salary:

£62,000 - £68,000 + benefits