Venari Finance is delighted to be retained by our key client to recruit a newly created Financial Accountant to be based out of their head office in Glasgow.
Our client has a strong track record of career progression, with this role being created due to a recent promotion.
This would suit a recently qualified or soon-to-be-qualified professional who is keen to operate in a business-facing role.
Role Overview:
With the expectation that the business will be going through a significant growth phase, it is key that the successful candidate can demonstrate the following:
Preparation of the TRR periodic financials. This includes posting GL journals, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, reviewing work undertaken by the Shared Service Centre and preparing management accounts.
Business Partner with TRR, providing insightful commentary and variance analysis on the management accounts to the cost centre owner.
Prepare a periodic reporting pack for the Ancillary Board, providing financial insights into P&L, balance sheet and cashflow. Weekly monitoring of billing and cashflow, ensuring any issues are cleared in a timely manner with contract managers.
Lead the preparation of the TRR quarterly forecasts and annual budget
Analysis of the TRR financial results and identification of risks and opportunities.
Responsibility for the preparation of the TRR management accounts.
Preparation of any support required for the Transport UK Bus annual audit.
Assist the Finance Manager – Ancillary Services with any other areas that require input.
Work alongside the Group Finance team on any ad hoc projects
Assist with the Group Finance team with additional work when required
Candidate Background:
Qualified accountant CA/ACCA/CIMA with commercial awareness and business acumen. Part Qualified/final stages of qualification will also be considered
Strong technical accounting skills with great attention to detail
Demonstrable ability to maintain a robust financial control environment and drive process improvement/efficiency
An approachable manner, working as part of a team to achieve company-wide objectives
Advanced Excel skills
Effective interpersonal skills, managing communications within the finance team and across all departments in the business
Comfortable working to tight deadlines
Strong analytical skills to support business decision-making processes
Inquisitive & with the ability to learn quickly
Package:
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
Holidays: 34 Days inclusive of statutory (3 fixed days)
Bonus: Up to 10% of salary
Pension: 3% personal/6% business (up to a max of 9% business contribution)
Additional Benefits:
Free Rail Pass- Home to Office
Hybrid working (2/3 days in the office)
For more information, please reach out to John Ramsay at Venari Finance- (url removed)
*Please note all third party CV's will be forwarded to Venari Finance for inclusion in the process