Job Title: Senior Financial Accountant
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 02.05.2025
Expiry Date: 16.06.2025
Job Description:
Due to the continued expansion of the business, there is a requirement for a Senior Financial Accountant to join the finance team. This role will be responsible for preparing and maintaining monthly management accounts, undertaking balance sheet reconciliations, assisting with Group reporting, and driving continuous improvement within the finance function. The candidate should have a sound working knowledge of accounting standards and be able to apply them effectively.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
* Verify the accuracy of financial data and make necessary amendments with the approval of the financial controller.
* Maintain accurate control account information.
* Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
* Support ad hoc financial and management tasks as instructed by the financial controller.
* Contribute to internal financial reporting processes.
* Manage the Purchase Ledger team.
* Review weekly bank payments to suppliers.
* Conduct cost and variation analysis.
* Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
* Participate in reviews and evaluations for cost reduction opportunities.
* Support Group reporting activities.
* Assist with external audits.
* Help develop systems, processes, and procedures within the business.
Skills and Experience:
Essential:
* Fully qualified Accountant and member of a recognized accounting body.
* Audit background.
* Extensive IT skills and experience.
* Excellent presentation and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Strong knowledge of debits/credits, business systems, and processes.
Desirable:
* Experience in the IT industry.
* Advanced knowledge or professional training in SAGE accounts.
* Microsoft Dynamics experience.
* Understanding of IFRS.
* Experience managing a team.
Skills:
* Audit-qualified accountant.
* Experience with month-end processes.
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