At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial performance and support strategic decision-making in a dynamic finance team.
- Company: Respected organisation on the beautiful Isle of Wight with strong community values.
- Benefits: Salary up to £41,279, hybrid working, 30 days leave, and excellent pension.
- Other info: Ongoing professional development and the chance to live in a stunning location.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while enjoying a varied role with strategic exposure.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant with strong financial analysis and stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 41279 - 41279 £ per year.
Your new company
Hays are delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly respected organisation on the Isle of Wight in the recruitment of a Senior Management Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-led organisation that plays a vital role within the local community.
Your new role
This is a broad and varied position that offers exposure to both operational and strategic finance activities. Responsibilities will include:
- Leading the preparation of monthly management accounts, reporting packs and financial analysis
- Supporting annual budget setting, forecasting and long-term financial planning
- Preparing statutory accounts and managing the year-end process
- Developing financial models, business cases and scenario planning
- Managing cashflow forecasting and treasury activities
- Providing financial advice, challenge and support to managers and budget holders
- Maintaining strong financial controls, reconciliations and governance arrangements
- Liaising with auditors and key external stakeholders
- Supporting finance systems development and process improvement initiatives
- Deputising for the Director of Finance and Resources when required
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA) with strong technical accounting and business partnering experience. You will also demonstrate:
- Experience preparing management accounts, budgets and forecasts
- Experience producing statutory accounts and supporting external audits
- Strong financial analysis and financial modelling skills
- Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- The ability to present complex financial information to non-finance audiences
- A proactive approach to improving financial systems, processes and controls
- Experience within the education, public, charity or not-for-profit sectors would be advantageous but is not essential.
What you'll get in return
- Salary up to £41,279 per annum
- Relocation package available
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Excellent pension provision
- A varied and influential role with strategic exposure
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- The opportunity to live and work on the beautiful Isle of Wight
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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