Technical Accountant

Marks Sattin (UK) Ltd; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading professional services business in Chester is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to lead their Revenue team. The successful candidate will provide technical accounting expertise to ensure compliance with regulations and improve financial reporting. Key responsibilities include managing a team, overseeing revenue recognition, and coordinating with external auditors. A comprehensive salary package, including hybrid working and a bonus scheme, is offered.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Generous bonus scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare

Attractive benefits

Qualifications

• Manage a team of three, providing coaching and development.
• Ensure accurate month-end revenue recognition and reporting.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports on revenue.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Revenue team and ensure compliance with financial reporting.
• Act as contact for external auditors on revenue matters.
• Drive improvements in revenue processes and policies.

Skills

Team leadership

Technical accounting expertise

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Financial reporting

Education

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA)

Experience with IFRS reporting standards

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

Overview

Our client, a market leading professional services business with offices in Cheshire, is searching for an experienced Financial Accountant to join their team.

This role will lead and manage the Revenue team while providing technical accounting expertise to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, enhance financial reporting, and improve operational processes. This role is integral to maintaining accurate revenue recognition, regulatory compliance, and effective collaboration with external auditors and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of three, providing coaching, development support, and performance management.
• Oversee month-end revenue recognition, ensuring accurate reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports related to revenue.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the accounting framework to ensure accurate revenue recognition and robust documentation.
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors concerning revenue-related matters.
• Drive continuous improvement in revenue-related processes, identifying efficiencies in collaboration with the Revenue and broader Finance teams.
• Provide guidance on financial compliance, processes, and policies to the wider Finance team and business.
• Prepare accounting policy papers in line with IFRS standards, presenting complex issues clearly to inform business decisions.
• Regularly update and improve the organisation's accounting policies manual.

Desirable Attributes

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA or equivalent).
• Experience of IFRS reporting standards
• Experience in financial services, wealth management, or a similar regulated industry.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting systems and tools to streamline financial processes.

Benefits

In return, an extremely comprehensive salary and compensation package is offered, including hybrid working, generous bonus scheme, contributory pension scheme, private healthcare and other attractive benefits.

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