At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise a finance team and manage financial reporting and analysis.
- Company: Join a leading Global Financial Services Group in Swindon.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, flexible working, and career development support.
- Other info: Great opportunity for growth in a supportive and innovative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic role while advancing your finance career.
- Qualifications: Part-qualified or qualified ACA, CIMA, ACCA with strong accounting skills.
The predicted salary is between 45450 - 55550 £ per year.
Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a leading, recognised & successful Global Financial Services Group to recruit for a dynamic & experienced Deputy Accounting Manager based in Swindon, Wiltshire. The role reports directly into the Client Accounting Manager, in a varied role involving financial accounting, management accounting/reporting, statutory reporting, financial analysis and fund accounting processes. The role will also involve supervising and supporting a small finance team. A varied and hands-on accounting role best suited to a part-qualified/newly qualified Accountant who really wants to add value and develop further in their finance career. Open to both candidates from accountancy practice and industry. Generous and competitive benefits package on offer.
Your key duties will involve deputising for the Client Accounting Manager, including supervising a small finance team, supporting the team with their ongoing development and training. You will review and sign off annual statutory financial statements, prepare monthly Management Accounts, including the analysis and reconciliation of the Balance Sheet and Income Statement General Ledger items. Prepare supporting documents/workings, liaison with internal/external auditors resolving any queries, along with reviewing management information including liquidity forecasts. You will review quarterly VAT returns, general ledger reconciliations and submission to HMRC. You will analyse performance statistics, provide management information for board papers, account for property purchases/sales including VAT treatment, along with providing fund updates to internal management. You will be involved in process improvement projects and ad-hoc financial duties to support further business growth.
To be considered for this varied Deputy Accounting Manager role, you will need to have some experience in a similar position. Part-qualified/qualified ACA, CIMA, ACCA with knowledge of management and financial accounting. You will be a self-starter, deadline-driven, team player who can also work on your own initiative. You will have solid accounting skills to interpret variances, along with being a concise/strong communicator to build internal/external relationships at all levels. You will have strong MS Excel skills, with a customer-focused approach and comfortable using a range of accounting systems. You will have experience managing junior members of a finance team, supervising or team leader experience will be sufficient. You will be used to managing workloads to meet competing deadlines. Experience within the financial service environment, fund accounting, asset accounting would be advantageous but not essential.
This permanent Deputy Accounting Manager role offers a salary up to £53,000 per annum, dependable on experience based in Swindon, Wiltshire. This permanent position includes a bonus of up to 10%, career development opportunities, a study package for financial qualifications if applicable, remote/office hybrid working (4 days on-site, 1 day remote), flexible working hours, a generous holiday allowance, a holiday buy scheme, private medical cover, group income protection, group life assurance, contributed pension scheme up 12% and additional flexible benefits. A great opportunity to really add value to a successful and recognised Financial Services Group.
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Deputy Accounting Manager in Swindon employer: Hays Senior Finance
Join a leading and rapidly growing service and wholesale group based on the outskirts of Cheltenham, where you will thrive in a dynamic work environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance with hybrid working options. As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will not only oversee a small team but also have ample opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive culture that values your contributions and encourages continuous learning. With competitive salary packages and a focus on employee well-being, this company stands out as an excellent employer for finance professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
