Temporary Senior Financial Accountant

University of Fort Hare; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Somerset West is seeking a Temporary Senior Financial Accountant. You will provide technical support to the Finance team, preparing accounts for various schemes and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements. The ideal candidate has a professional accountancy qualification and experience in Trust Accounting, along with excellent organisational skills. This role offers the chance to support a dynamic team and contribute to the financial success of the organization.

Qualifications

• A professional accountancy qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or ACA (or equivalent).
• Experience of Trust Accounting.
• Excellent organisational skills; prioritising and achieving deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary levels of professional accountancy skills.
• Assist in the accounting function for a range of products.
• Prepare and review statutory financial accounts and statements.

Skills

Professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Strong interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Professional accountancy qualification

Job description

International client with offices in Somerset West is seeking to employ a Temporary Senior Financial Accountant. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical support to the Finance team and will report to the Finance Operations Manager. The role will include preparation and review of accounts for Trusts, as well as individuals and businesses whose pensions the company administers, along with developing processes and procedures, implementing improvements, tax compliance and meeting accounting deadlines for individual and corporate pension schemes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• To provide exemplary levels of professional accountancy skills to ensure the timely provision of high-quality accounting and reporting which support both external clients and internal personnel
• Assist the accounting function for a range of products including private client pension schemes, RATS, EBTs, Trusts and corporate pension schemes
• Provide technical support for the Finance Team to help build greater expertise in accounts preparation and tax returns
• Remain abreast of changes in tax and financial reporting legislation and statutory requirements
• Prepare and review statutory financial accounts and statements to the highest standard, in line with established best practice and which conform to all legal and professional requirements and guidelines
• Guide, support and train a team of Finance Officers in preparation the preparation of accounts
• Encourage and drive the personal development of yourself and the team
• Build excellent working relationships with clients and business partners
• Complete any other duties as and when required to drive business success
• Adopt and reflect the company values

Competencies and Requirements

• A professional accountancy qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or ACA (or equivalent)
• A working knowledge of FRS 102
• Experience of Trust Accounting
• A logical approach to assessing productivity and implementing solutions
• Experience of or an understanding of, HMRC tax reporting and annual filing would be beneficial
• Excellent organisational skills; prioritising, achieving deadlines and driving business efficiency
• Strong interpersonal skills; with a drive to support a successful team

Key Business Partners

• Directors
• External accountants/auditors/advisors
• Management
• Team members