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Responsibilities
* Responsible for drafting statutory accounts and audit working papers for the organisation.
* Ensure statutory accounts disclosures are as agreed with the Director of Finance and kept up to date.
* Ensure accounting policies are documented and correctly reflected in the financial statements.
* Maintain records to meet reporting and filing obligations.
* Handle statutory filings including VAT returns, tax returns, ONS, and Companies House, ensuring compliance.
* Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring depreciation and amortisation are correctly recorded monthly.
* Uphold and improve the financial control environment, updating processes to ensure compliance and best practices.
* Provide the Director of Finance with monthly control account reports, highlighting significant variances.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting
* Draft statutory accounts and audit working papers.
* Ensure disclosures are accurate and updated.
* Document and reflect accounting policies in financial statements.
* Manage records for reporting and statutory obligations.
* Oversee statutory filings and compliance monitoring.
* Maintain fixed asset register, ensuring accurate monthly input of depreciation and amortisation.
Financial Controls
* Enhance and maintain the financial control environment.
* Manage records for reporting and compliance.
* Generate monthly control account reports with comments on variances.
Financial Reporting
* Produce monthly balance sheet reports and comment on movements.
* Create cash flow and reserves reconciliation reports.
Contract Management and Negotiation
* Negotiate contracts with clients and suppliers.
* Maintain and monitor contract performance and compliance.
* Manage contract changes and mitigate associated risks.
* Build relationships with stakeholders.
Stakeholder Management
* Develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Adapt to flexible work requirements to meet objectives.
Technology and Innovation
* Utilize technology to improve service and efficiency.
* Stay updated with industry trends and implement new systems.
* Oversee maintenance and improvement of financial tools and staff training.
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience
Qualifications and Experience
* Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with at least 5 years post-qualification experience.
* Experience in charities (including SORP) or SMEs preferred.
* Proven experience in financial accounting and annual audits.
* Knowledge of VAT, tax returns, and statutory filings.
* Experience with grant and contract VAT statuses and partial exemption methods.
* Familiarity with P2P and O2C processes.
* Experience with pension scheme accounting, contract review, insurance negotiations, and balance sheet management.
Skills and Abilities
* Advanced Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data manipulation.
* Knowledge of reporting platforms like Power BI is advantageous.
* Ability to manage multiple objectives and meet deadlines.
* Strong standards and quality in work.
* Effective stakeholder engagement skills.
* High technical knowledge and expertise.
Benefits
* Competitive salary and a hybrid work environment.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, flexible working.
* Company pension scheme, life insurance, health cash plan.
* Cycle to Work, season ticket loans.
* Opportunities for professional development and mentoring.
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