Huntress
Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the team on a permanent basis, reporting in to the Director. This is a hands-on senior position suited to someone who has already operated at this level either as a Senior Accountant within an operational business, or as second-in-command to a Finance Director in a larger organisation.
Duties will include:
- Ownership of management accounts, budgeting and forecasting processes
- Production of accurate, timely financial reporting to support commercial decision-making
- Building and maintaining robust financial models and analysis in Excel
- Identifying financial and operational risks within the business and proposing practical solutions
- Supporting the Finance Director on strategic and commercial projects
- Managing and developing junior members of the finance team
- Liaising with budget holders and non-finance stakeholders across the business
- Continually reviewing and improving financial processes and controls
Experience required:
- A minimum of 5 years' experience operating at this level, although candidates with less experience may be considered where they can clearly demonstrate the required capability
- Fully qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA, or close to completing one of these qualifications
- A career history that demonstrates clear ownership, measurable achievement and progression in relevant finance roles
- Excellent MS Excel skills, including the ability to build, audit and interrogate complex models and analysis
- Experience of managing and developing staff
- Able to think independently, analyse information carefully and bring a fresh perspective to business challenges
- Strong communicator, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and non-finance colleagues
Monday-Friday, full time position working 9am-5pm with 1 hour lunch
55k-60k DOE + benefits including Private Health Insurance
This is an office based position, with free parking on-site
Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role.
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