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Senior Financial Accountant, Northampton
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Location: Northampton, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
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Posted:
02.05.2025
Expiry Date:
16.06.2025
Job Description:
Due to 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, driving continuous improvement cycles, and assisting with Group reporting to head office on a monthly basis. The ideal candidate will have experience of and a sound working knowledge of accounting standards, and be able to apply them effectively.
Main Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
1. Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
2. Checking the accuracy of information generated by the financial system and correcting errors with the approval of the financial controller
3. Maintaining accurate control account information
4. Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
5. Undertaking ad hoc financial and management tasks as instructed by the financial controller
6. Contributing to internal financial reporting
7. Managing the Purchase Ledger team
8. Reviewing weekly bank payments to suppliers
9. Conducting cost and variation analysis
10. Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes
11. Participating in reviews and evaluations for cost reduction opportunities
12. Supporting Group reporting
13. Assisting with external audits
14. Contributing to the development of 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 as part of a team
* Sound knowledge of debits/credits, business systems, and processes
* Ability to work independently
Desirable:
* IT industry experience
* Advanced knowledge or professional training in SAGE accounts
* Microsoft Dynamics experience
* IFRS application and understanding
* Experience managing a team
Skills: Audit-qualified accountant, month-end close
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