Accountant (Part Qualified)

The Accountant – Financial Reporting will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Ensuring that KPI’s and SLA are met.
• Own and maintain Standing Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and internal controls.
• Support Management to actively seek ways of improving process efficiencies.
• Finding the solutions to day-to-day challenges
• Supporting the Group Financial Controller to help develop the Team

Financial Reporting

• Take responsibility for the day-to-day accounting and month end reporting for three subsidiary companies.
• Ensure accuracy of Intercompany transactions, reporting and settlement of balances
• Prepare monthly consolidated Group Management Accounts.
• Coordinate with colleagues in the Finance Team to prepare the Month End reporting pack for publication.
• Manage the Fixed asset and HP registers and associated processes with other departments
• Ensure control accounts and balance sheet accounts are reconciled.
• Manage the Property register for the group ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Support the year end audit for McQueen’s Group
• Prepare Financial Account Summaries and Tax Returns for several Trusts within the Group

Accounts Payable

• Support the Accounts Payable Team and be responsible for the integrity and accuracy of the Accounts Payable Ledger
• Manage and reconcile GRIR process
• Support the Procure-to-pay (P-2-P) process across the business.
• Provide technical support for P-2-P for the Manufacturing team

General

• Implement activities prioritised under the corporate Risk & Controls review

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Previous experience working within a complex Finance function would be advantageous
• An awareness of principles, practices, regulations, and procedures relating to Procure-to Pay process
• Experience in working with non-finance colleagues to ensure financial compliance.
• Part Qualified (or equivalent)

Essential Functional / Technical Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Numerate & problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize.
• Excellent organisational & time management skills
• Risk awareness and ability to identify ways to mitigate risk.
• Ability to simplify
• Highly skilled in the use of Excel

Familiarity with Finance IT and Payment systems

Personal Attributes / Competencies

• Solution orientated
• Self-Starter
• Enthusiastic
• Self-motivated
• Flexible attitude to working within an environment subject to a lot of change.
• Ability to deliver high quality work at pace
• Keen to get through Exams quickly