About the role:
In support of the Central Services Finance Manager, the role of Senior Accountant includes supervising the preparation/review of Central Services cost centre accounts and consolidating accounting information for review and monthly/quarterly financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise the production of accounts for central services
- Ensure that the team are engaging in monthly reviews with managers and providing the correct level of management information to aid in operational decision making
- Review monthly accounts and quarterly forecasts prepared by direct reports to ensure information is complete, accurate and prepared iaw timetables and financial guidelines
- To review levels of project accruals and prepayments on a monthly basis. To ensure errors in financial records are corrected
- Preparation of the monthly contract schedules for presentation to the customer including collating information from members of the team
- Assist with consolidation of contract reporting requirements, including customer liaison
- Assist with the external and internal audits
- Assist with Ad-hoc group requests
- Maintain strong collaborative relationships with all stakeholders
- Perform any other reasonable duties from time to time which, in the Company’s opinion are within the job holder’s capability
- Deputise for the Finance Manager in times of absence
Qualifications/Experience:
Essential:
- Qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA
- Significant experience in the use of Microsoft Office suite of applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook
- Ability to understand and manipulate data to present clear and concise financial messages for review
- Ability to ensure deadlines and targets are achieved or surpassed
- Knowledge of IFS reporting software
- A demonstrable team player
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and with minimum supervision
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ensure adherence to defined processes and work instructions
- Excellent time management skills
- Demonstrates enthusiasm, drive and commitment