Senior Financial Accountant

This role isn’t for everybody. Because the path and processes are not welldefined, this provides both a challenge and an opportunity. And whilst this allows you to put your own stamp on it, this level of ambiguity isn’t for everybody.However, if you are an aspiring finance professional with high standards andlooking for a progressive career then read on!Outside of the day job as a Senior Financial Accountant you’ll have theopportunity to get involved in project related activities for ~25% of your timethereby enhancing your credentials for bigger roles and even greater challenges.You’ll be reporting into the Global Financial Controller. They won’t teach you how to do the day job, however they’ll provide you with unlimited project related opportunities to operate outside of your comfort zone and add significant value.The key responsibilities of the Senior Financial Accountant are:? Supporting Group consolidations in both UK and US GAAP? Month end close? Balance sheet reconciliations? Managing and leading transactional teams? Managing cash flow and FX risks? Owning UK VAT and liaising with 3rd parties for other tax topics? Improving the overall control framework? Supporting external auditsOur client believes in treating people as professionals. They will not dictatethat home working occurs X times per week. They will expect you to manageyour own diary, operating where you will get the best outcome focusing on theoutputs not inputs. In order to embed yourself within the business successfully,you’ll need to be able to build relationships and understand the context of thebusiness and their complex global operations. It is anticipated that thesuccessful candidate will be fully on-site for the first six months.Although the company is number one in their industry they’re not resting on their laurels. They remain focused on a journey of continuous improvement.Empowered. Autonomous. Trusted. Just three words to describe the companyand culture. So if you naturally have high expectations and standards foryourself (and others) you will enjoy working here.Benefits? Base salary of £60k to £70k? 35 days holiday (including bank holidays)? Private Medical InsuranceSkills, experience and mindset to be successful? A qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA or ACCA)? Recent experience in UK GAAP? Line management? Ability to push back, challenge and influence others? Have high standards of yourself in the pursuit of excellenceThe Interview Process? 45 minute TEAMS interview with the Global FC. This will occur before workand around 7am? 60 minute face to face meeting with both the MD and the direct reports ofthis roleWhat you need to do nowIf you want to move into a role which will accelerate your career, please apply.Please note interviews are being conducted on a rolling basis so earlyapplications are strongly encouraged.Full job description available on request.