Job Description

Brief summary of the primary job purpose.

Responsible for the financial health of the company by managing accounting operations to meet legal requirements, such as income, costs, payroll, managing, processing and troubleshooting various accounts and transactions.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

Responsible to the Chief Operations Officer for the below tasks and duties

Managing responsibilities:

Using advanced financial analyses and modelling to simulate economic scenarios and determine the present and future financial condition of the company Researching and reporting on factors that influence the company's performance and analysing and predicting market trends Developing financial management strategies to reduce financial risk, providing relevant recommendations to maximise profits and assisting executives in decision making Monitoring reporting systems, preparing accurate financial reports and statements, interpreting data, preparing and publishing all financial documents and ensuring adherence to industry regulations Managing accounting, budget, cash flow and reviewing cost-reduction strategies Developing long-term and strategic business plans and organising new funding strategies Developing external relationships with auditors, solicitors, bankers and other statutory organisations Review and audit financial statements and reports, ensure all calculations and data entries are correct Reconcile any discrepancies or errors identified by conversing with employees and/or clients Report any troubling discoveries or suspicion of wrongdoing to the proper authorities Adhere to the company's or organisation's financial policies and procedures Answers question and provide assistance to stakeholders, customers, and clients as needed Attend company-wide meetings and Senior Management Meetings, sometimes assisting with financial reporting to managers and senior executives Suggest changes or improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and cost reductions.
Administrative responsibilities:

Keeping accurate records for all daily transactions Preparing balance sheets Create, send, and follow up on invoices Processing invoices for payment by subcontractors and third parties/suppliers Record accounts payable and accounts receivable Update internal systems with financial data Reconcile bank statements Participate in financial audits Review and implement financial policies Process and prepare financial and business forms for the purpose of checking account balances, facilitating purchases, etc. Carry out any other undertaking in-line with the span of the post as requested by line manager and/or Directors.
Education and experience:

The required qualifications, necessary knowledge and practical experience to perform the job.

Minimum requirement to have at least a bachelor's in business administration, economics, finance or accounting. Ideal requirement to have a master's degree in finance, business administration and economics. Preferred but not required recognised certifications such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) certification, Chartered Accountant (CA) certification, Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA) certification and Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Key competencies:

The competencies skills and abilities that an employee must have to successfully perform the job.

Ability to direct others and delegate tasks Understanding of how to take action and seek solutions Strong written and verbal communication skills Analytical skills Ability to work with many other teams or individuals to resolve financial issues Advanced mathematical abilities for compiling and analysing data Attention to detail and in-depth understanding of international and domestic laws and regulations Technological skills and ability to work independently
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 45,000.00-50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Southampton SO14 5FE