Your new role

• Full responsibility for preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L and balance sheet ownership
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns in line with HMRC deadlines
• Posting and reconciling payroll journals, accruals, prepayments, and deferred income
• Completing key balance sheet reconciliations including intercompany, fixed assets, and control accounts
• Preparation of ad hoc financial analysis and quarterly external reporting
• Supporting the Head of Finance with budgeting, forecasting and internal MI reporting
• Supporting year-end processes and preparing audit evidence for external auditors
• Collaborating closely with operational teams to improve internal reporting and enhance the flow of information between departments within the division
• Taking a proactive role in reviewing and improving financial systems, controls, and procedures
• Exposure to wider group finance function with the opportunity to support group-level initiatives and reporting requirements

What you'll need to succeed

• Fully qualified (ACCA, CIMA or similar); part-qualified candidates will also be considered
• Strong experience preparing full management accounts, statutory accounts, VAT returns, and audit support
• Background in either industry or practice considered
• Proficient Microsoft Excel - broad knowledge of Excel and the ability to tackle complex tasks and provide analysis from large data sets
• Strong communicator with experience liaising with clients, stakeholders, and auditors
• Able to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities in deadline-driven environments
• Self-driven, solution-focused, and proactive — able to take ownership of tasks, ask the right questions, work through problems independently, and deliver clear, considered solutions without requiring ongoing direction.
• Confident working across multiple accounting systems (including Sage and bespoke platforms)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; proactive in improving processes and reporting

What you'll get in return

• Central location
• Hybrid working

What you need to do now

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