Senior Financial Accountant

Cheshire Permanent £45,000 - £55,000 per year View Job Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic Financial Accountant to join our Accounting & Finance team. This role is integral to ensuring financial efficiency and driving the success.
  • 1st or 2nd time mover role
  • Excellent salary and benefits!

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established firm operating out of Cheshire. This medium to large organisation is renowned for its commitment to continuous improvement and maintaining high service standards.

Job Description

Supervision & Development - Manage and mentor a Trainee Financial Accountant, providing guidance and support in their professional growth.

Process Improvement - Collaborate with the Financial Controller to standardise policies, enhance processes, and drive continuous improvement across finance operations.

Month-End & Reporting - Ensure a timely and accurate month-end close, including balance sheet reconciliations, intercompany accounts, management accounts, and bi-monthly lender reporting, working closely with the F&PA team.

Balance Sheet Management - Oversee journal approvals, postings, and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

Tax & Compliance - Prepare quarterly Corporation Tax and VAT calculations for submission, presenting findings to the Financial Controller and Finance Director for approval.

Lender Reporting - Compile and reconcile bi-monthly lender reporting packs, ensuring adherence to lender covenants before Finance Director sign-off.

Reconciliation & Accuracy - Assist in refining payment and collection reconciliation processes, ensuring customer agreements accurately reflect their true balances.

Audit & Statutory Accounts - Support the Financial Controller during the external audit process and assist in preparing statutory accounts for group entities.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Financial Accountant should have:

  • A degree in Accounting or related field.
  • Professional accounting certification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, ACA).
  • Proficiency in financial software and MS Office.
  • Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • A strong understanding of business principles and practices.

What's on Offer

  • An estimated salary range of £45,000 - £55,000 GBP per annum.
  • Hybrid working
  • Generous holiday leave of 26 days plus bank holidays.
  • 8% pension scheme.
  • An inclusive and supportive work culture.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
Contact
Nicola Jones
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6653134
Phone number
+44 151 255 3758

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accounting
Sector
Financial Services
Location
Cheshire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nicola Jones
Consultant phone
+44 151 255 3758
Job reference
JN-012025-6653134