Senior Financial Reporting Accountant - 12 month contract

ITH Icoserve; Stoke Poges; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant for a 12-month contract, responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate completion of financial reporting for our Parent company, Directors, Senior management, and UK Regulatory bodies. The role also involves providing analysis and commentary, with a focus on process improvements through automation and collaboration with specialist teams.

This position is based in our Stoke Poges office 2-3 days a week, with hybrid working arrangements available.

What are my responsibilities:

1. Prepare and analyze regulatory data for external stakeholders (FCA, ONS, Auditors, Companies House, Tax, etc.).
2. Adhere to guidelines from regulatory bodies and internal control and accounting frameworks.
3. Prepare monthly journals and analyses, including movements on primary financial statements, with rationale for the movements.
4. Report closing figures using internal reporting and consolidation tools, ensuring reconciliation with the general ledger.
5. Prepare monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues.
6. Understand system linkages, identify improvement areas, and proactively leverage digital skills.
7. Collaborate effectively within the finance team and across the business, handling ad-hoc queries.
8. Improve month-end reporting efficiency through process improvements, automation, and standardization.
9. Engage as a trusted partner in business transactions and decision-making processes.
10. Handle large, complex datasets, test data integrity, and derive insights to support management.
11. Assist in the development and testing of operating systems and related reports.

Essential Skills:

• Lease accounting experience and IFRS 18 knowledge.
• Financial instruments accounting, IFRS 9 and IFRS 7.
• Experience in financial statement preparation and external audit management.

Additional skills and experience required:

• Relevant accounting qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in financial services, leasing, and funding advantageous.
• Experience with multiple system interfaces.
• Internal and external audit experience.
• Strong IT and Excel skills, with confidence in leading change management.
• Experience in process improvement and automation, with a keen interest in digital skills.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex topics.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Methodical, diligent, and able to work under tight deadlines within a team.
• High attention to detail and service orientation.
• Motivated, inquisitive, and able to collaborate with IT and operational teams for solutions.

What can we offer?

• Performance-based bonus linked to company and individual performance.
• Hybrid working for a healthy work-life balance.
• Generous pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions.
• 26 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell additional days.
• Private healthcare, including a free BUPA plan and subsidized coverage for family members.

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. Please inform us of any specific requirements to support your application and interview process.

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