Accountable Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded organisation who are seeking to appoint an experienced Interim Senior Financial Accountant to join the team on an initial 6 month fixed-term contract.
Based in Liverpool city centre, you will work a hybrid model with 2-3 days per week in the office.
This opportunity is ideal for an immediately available ACA or ACCA qualified accountant who is looking to take ownership of a broad technical finance role on an initial 6 month contract.
Salary/Benefits:
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£60,000-£65,000 (pro rata)
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6 month (day rate considered)
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Hybrid working model (2-3 days office based)
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Opportunity to secure a permanent position following the initial contract
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Liverpool city centre location
Job Duties:
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Lead the production and audit of statutory financial statements for UK entities.
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Support the preparation of consolidated group financial statements and year-end reporting requirements.
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Act as the key contact for external auditors, managing information requests and resolving technical accounting matters.
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Oversee treasury activities, including cashflow forecasting, cash management and reporting.
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Support foreign currency management and provide recommendations regarding treasury and cash optimisation strategies.
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Manage VAT compliance processes and provide support on wider tax-related matters.
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Assist with the maintenance of the tax risk framework and ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations.
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Lead and support capital accounting, fixed asset reporting and major capital project reporting.
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Ensure a robust financial controls environment is maintained across the organisation.
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Manage and support a small finance operations team, ensuring KPI delivery, month-end deadlines and continuous process improvement.
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Provide financial guidance and support to stakeholders across the wider business.
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Drive change initiatives and contribute to the ongoing development of finance processes and reporting.
Who will I report in to?
Head of Finance
When will interviews be taking place?
Interviews will be taking place immediately, with a requirement for candidates who can start at short notice.
Ideal Experience:
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ACA or ACCA Qualified Accountant.
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Proven experience in a Senior Financial Accountant or Financial Accountant role with significant year-end and statutory reporting responsibilities.
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Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience managing external audits.
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Experience of financial management, reporting and financial controls within a regulated environment.
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Strong treasury, cashflow forecasting and cash management experience.
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Knowledge of VAT and wider tax compliance requirements.
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Experience managing or mentoring finance team members.
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Advanced Excel skills and strong systems experience.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
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Highly organised, detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities to tight deadlines.
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Available to commence employment quickly.
