Senior Accountant

Description:

We are currently looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our clients Finance Team. The role is based in Telford, is offered as a full-time, permanent position with working hours of Monday – Thursday 08:15 – 17:00 and Friday 08:15 – 12:15.

The company

Working for a well-established and globally renowned company who provide digital solutions within manufacturing at their state-of-the-art site in Telford. The company focus on bringing people, technology and processes together for business transformation.

The Job

You will be responsible for the management, control and development of an allocated section of the Finance Department. As well as preparation of Financial Statements in accordance with required standards, You will be responsible for the delivery of monthly financial information and analysis to inform and guide sustainable business decisions and improvements and advising Operational and Senior Management Team on a range of financial issues.

The Role

* Management of Section and the functions of the Finance Department. Managing activities and output of section, manage, develop team, systems approvals, implement new/ enhanced statutory and management reporting processes

* Month End/ Year End Financial Statement Creation. Ensuring deadlines are achieved, continuously improve processes for preparing financial statements, coordinate sections for reporting and period/ year end close and coordination of statutory audit

* Project Work. Developing and implementing projects, identifying and providing financial support to other departments. Establishing and maintaining relationships with the wider group through initiatives

* Financial Analysis/ Budgeting. Coordinate, plan and direct aspects of budgeting process. Act as finance business partner for non finance members, revise standard costs, advise and agree cost down plans, review and challenge expense, indirect headcount and capex plans. Prepare and present business plan/ targets to management.

* IT Systems. Ensure accuracy of financial information in ERP/ Finance systems, operate as a super user. Identify and implement improvements and development of systems. test/ deploy major system upgrades and changes.

* Financial Controls / Compliance Ensure adherence and improvement of internal controls, engage and manage relationships with key external stakeholders, take leadership and external audits and changes.

The Person

You must have a proven ability in management and financial accounting, financial planning and analysis, group reporting, enterprise resource planning, management information systems and finance systems knowledge. You must also have a proven ability in both project and people management,. Must be a strong communicator with persuasion and negotiation skills. Previous experience post qualification in the manufacturing sector is required.

You will be a graduate of equivalent in a finance or business related subject and fully qualified with either ACA, CIMA or ACCA

This interesting role offers a competitive salary between £45,000 - £51,000 and also a benefits package. Such a truly brilliant opportunity to work with a global company as part of a friendly team.

How to Apply

We aim to respond with specific feedback to every applicant via email within 14 days. However, as we are a small two-person independent agency, if we are extremely busy this may take longer. If you would like feedback sooner, then feel free to contact us via email and we will come back to you ASAP.

About Horizon

Horizon Search and Selection Ltd is owned and run by Gemma and Kate from our private offices in Bury St Edmunds. We’ve been in business for 13 years but have a combined 30(ish!) years’ recruitment experience between us. We’re friendly recruitment folks and love what we do. Here, we are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client, the employer. We act as the ‘introducers’, so if you are successful, you will be directly employed by our client. We never share your details with anyone (including our client) without your consent. Any questions? Get in touch!

GDPR

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