Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate and insightful monthly management accounts to a high standard.
- Assist in compiling financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Maintain and reconcile financial transactions, ensuring records reflect true financial position.
- Support in budget creation and management, contributing to effective cost control.
- Conduct financial analysis using ratios, trend analysis, and data interpretation to identify opportunities and risks.
- Support tax preparation and filing processes.
- Contribute to ad-hoc financial projects as required.
- Monday to Friday, 40-hour week.
- Standard office hours are 08:00 to 17:30 with up to an hour for lunch.
- Flexibility is required to meet business needs.
Financial Analysis:
- Ability to interpret financial data using various metrics and trend analysis techniques.
- Identify financial performance trends and areas for process improvement.
- Strong Excel and data manipulation skills essential.
- Solid understanding of UK GAAP and working knowledge of international accounting standards.
- Familiarity with audit processes, corporate governance, and ESG reporting.
- Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics or similar ERP/accounting systems.
- Skilled in developing accurate and agile budgets and forecasts using up-to-date financial data.
- Excellent interpersonal and teamwork abilities, with the confidence to present financial insights to stakeholders.
- A proactive approach to learning and continuous improvement.
- Willingness to embrace change and contribute positively to team culture.
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience