Lead Accountant

Description:

Are you an experienced Lead Accountant? Do you posses an in depth understanding of accounting, financial reporting and financial analysis? I want to talk to you!

I am looking for an experienced Lead Accountant to join my client on a full time and permanent basis. My client is a leading Aerospace Manufacturing organisation and are looking for individuals who possess diverse experience in both analysis and accounting and are a competent Microsoft Excel user.

Lead Accountant

Permanent

Very Competitive Salary on Offer

Flexible Working Hours, Core Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, Friday, 8:30am – 2:00pm 

Stevenage

Lead Accountant

Job Description

Ensure financial business processes complies with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Generate, forecast and analyse trends in sales, finance and other areas of business to assist in financial planning.
Participate in the monthly close process by generating various journal entries, preparing required reconciliations, and analytically reviewing specific general ledger accounts for accuracy and proper valuation.
Perform annual internal audits, identifying inadequate, inefficient, or ineffective internal controls and recommends improvements.
Confirm that book closings are achieved within an acceptable time schedule.
Prepare monthly forecast and bridge analysis for the P&L.
Analyse reports and/or corrects multiplicity accounting fluctuations to ensure proper decision making. 

Lead Accountant

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

Post-Secondary Degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of relevant 5-7 years of relevant experience is required.
Experience in financial forecast modelling with Excel is highly desirable for this role.
Thorough understanding and experience in financial accounting and control processes, while ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and financial analysis acquired through related work experience in increasingly complex roles.
Strong analytical and independent problem-solving skills to evaluate financial results.
 Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools. 

Lead Accountant
Company Benefits

Pension Scheme up to 10% company contribution.
25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays with the option to buy or sell
Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing.
Employee Perks – offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services.
Income Protection.
Employee Resource Groups.
Volunteering day off 

If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’ or email me at (url removed)