Senior Accountant/Financial Controller
Our client, an SME based near Hertford, is looking for a Senior Accountant to step in and assist the Finance Director in running the finance team.
The role has 2 direct reports and you will be responsible for supporting the financial management, reporting and commercial decision-making of the business.
Key responsibilities of the role will include:
• Ownership of management accounts, budgeting and forecasting processes
• Production of accurate, timely financial reporting to support commercial decision-making
• Building financial models and analysis in Excel
• Identifying financial and operational risks within the business
• Assisting with strategic and commercial projects
• Liaising with budget holders and non-finance stakeholders across the business
• Continually reviewing and improving financial processes and controls
The ideal candidate will be qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA and have experience of reporting into a 1st in finance and assisting to manage the finance function. You will have a career history that demonstrates clear ownership, measurable achievement and progression in relevant finance roles. Excellent Excel skills are essential which must include the ability to build, audit and interrogate complex models and analysis. Experience of managing and developing staff is preferred as this is an important aspect of the role.
The role is fully office based. They offer an excellent benefits package and the chance to progress with a rapidly expanding business.
Due to the large numbers of responses we receive, despite our best efforts it is not possible to respond to every application. Therefore only short-listed candidates will be contacted for this particular role and if you haven’t heard from us within 7 days please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please feel free however to apply for further roles and we will certainly keep your details on file and contact you with suitable vacancies.
Accountancy Action Ltd is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this vacancy.
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