Job Description

Elevation Accountancy and Finance are excited to be working with a reputable business in the Manchester area as they look to recruit a Qualified Financial Accountant on a permanent basis.

You will be reporting directly into the Financial Controller and will be responsible for delivering a robust control environment and take responsibility for all financial reporting for the business.

Key Duties:

• Feed into the financial modelling to enable accurate balance sheet and cashflow forecasting as part of budget and forecasting cycle across short, medium, and long term
• Perform detailed variance analysis on balance sheet and cashflow actuals against latest forecast and present reasons
• Ensure the periodic financial reporting is completed on an accurate and timely basis including the internal ledgers and external reporting to the shareholders
• Review balance sheet reconciliations regularly as part of the balance sheet review process and feedback corrective actions
• Ensure that the financial reporting is compliant with FRS102 and IFRS where appropriate, resulting in clean audit opinion from the annual statutory audit
• Responsible for improving working capital management and optimising cash flow
• Drive developments in reporting and analysis by maximising the use of existing tools in the business
• Be responsible for the period end balance sheet reconciliation file preparation, ensuring that all reconciliations are completed on a timely basis and full supporting information is provided
• Review the periodic VAT return to ensure its accuracy and completeness
• Ensure a robust control environment, including delivering training to the transactional teams in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Treasury and Passenger Accounts

Skills/Experience Needed:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified
• Sound knowledge of company financial systems and procedures
• High standard of problem solving, motivation and delivery capabilities in a complex organisation
• Must have a sound knowledge of current accounting practices and processes including knowledge of IFRS, FRS102 and Companies Act
• Must be able to work under own initiative and effectively manage their own workload
• Must have experience in the provision and analysis of accurate, timely financial information
• Must be IT literate and have detailed knowledge and experience in using Microsoft Office products and at least one integrated accounting system, preferably SAP
• The ability to use Excel to an advanced level is essential

If this looks like the perfect role for your next move then please get in touch or apply now!