Job Description

Overview:

We are looking for a qualified accountant to manage, monitor, control and record the financial transactions of the company and comply with all statutory, management and Board requirements for financial reporting & tax.

For this FTC role it is key they also deliver a clean 2025 audit and statutory accounts (including supporting papers).
Responsibilities:

Accounting & Tax

Deliver a clean audit and annual statutory accounts for the operating companies. Liaise with auditors and representatives of the companies, resolving all queries on a timely basis to meet Board deadlines Ownership over key judgemental areas of audit, including revenue recognition and provisions Review and assessment over existing approach to the consolidation and production of the financial statements, proposing improvements where needed. Ensure financial information is recorded accurately and in a timely manner in line with the company's financial control policies. Responsible for the balance sheet accounting, ensuring closing balances are accurate and any outstanding items are investigated fully and resolved, liaising with other teams and departments where necessary. Monitor and review changes in regulatory legislation for financial reporting and tax and support the Director of Finance with the implementation and communication of changes within the finance department Responsible for ensuring companywide compliance with all VAT, including returns and payments Review and authorise the production of regulatory tax returns in order to fulfil the companies' statutory requirements and to ensure payments/rebates are actioned in a timely manner Ensure adequate systems and procedures are in place and updated regularly to maintain compliance with all tax regulations (Incl. SAO) Lead review of FRS 102 updates on revenue and leases, producing impact assessment and propose process changes to address changes.

Process improvementWorking closely with other Finance teams to continually improve end to end financial processes to reflect best business practice and meet the business needs Support the Director of Finance in projects and initiatives to ensure company financial systems are robust, compliant and support current activities and future growth


People managementIdentifying people development opportunities for the team aligned to the finance vision and the wider organisation's needs Developing managers with leadership potential and providing support in the development of their reports Supporting the Management team in building financial awareness across the senior management community and wider organisation



About you:
Professionally qualified Accountant (ACA preferable) with significant post qualification experience Experience in senior finance roles in medium to large companies A proven track record in managing a year-end audit and financial close, producing complete and accurate statutory accounts to tight deadlines Experience of UK GAAP (FRS 102) reporting and taxation Self-motivated with good organisational and communication skills with a strong attention to detail Ability to take a pro-active lead on matters of compliance and control within Finance and the business as a whole Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines Ability to work well as part of a larger team * Effective coaching, training and motivational skills, with experience of managing staff