1. Based in Gloucester (hybrid working)
2. This is a 6 month day rate contract
About Our Client
My client are a division of a major business and are specialists in their field of expertise.
Job Description
The key responsibilities within this role:
3. Full responsibility of the team's delivery of accurate management accounts to deadline.
4. Review submissions feeding back to the team any amendments.
5. Providing timely updates on any deliverable changes with plenty of time for adoption.
6. Continuously review processes for efficiency and relevance.
7. Support with the provision of accurate Divisional and Group reporting and analysis.
8. Sign off monthly balance sheet commentary and analysis on trends.
9. Approve Risk and Opportunities each month.
10. Sign off the monthly balance sheet reconciliations, including the agreement of any adjustments required.
11. Responsible for financial year end audit packs and liaising with auditors to ensure deliverables are met.
12. Provide all information to Group in relation to statutory reporting and review of draft statutory accounts.
13. Support the budgeting / forecasting process, by providing information and analysis.
14. Improve timing, content and accuracy of both financial and management reporting.
15. Maintain procedure and process documents, while seeking continuous improvements
The Successful Applicant
The successful candidate will possess:
16. A full and recognisable accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
17. Experience of managing/mentoring a small team in previous roles
18. Experience of producing a set of management accounts within a specific timeframe (currently 8 working days)
19. Strong balance sheet reconciliations experience - these need to be accurate and completed within 8 days of the month end
20. Good communication skills with the ability to lead a team and present results up to exec level.
21. Attention to detail and the ability to think outside of the box.
What's on Offer
A highly competitive day rate is on offer (depending on experience). This position sits inside IR35 and is hybrid working with 2 days working from home and 3 days on-site in Gloucester.