This is a hands-on Senior Financial Accountant role with particular focus on regulatory returns, financial compliance and audit, alongside core financial reporting and control. The role will also manage and develop 1 direct report.
Client Details
A highly successful organisation based in East Kent. The company offers hybrid working of 3 days in the office and 2 from home.
Description
· Review balance sheet reconciliations and maintain strong financial controls across the business.
· Manage the month-end and year-end close processes.
· Take ownership of relevant regulatory returns, ensuring submissions are accurate, complete and delivered within required deadlines.
· Maintain an effective compliance framework from a finance perspective, ensuring appropriate processes and controls are in place.
· Monitor changes to regulatory and financial reporting requirements and assess their impact on the business.
· Maintain supporting documentation and a clear audit trail for regulatory submissions.
· Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure ongoing compliance with financial policies and regulatory requirements.
· Coordinate the year-end audit process and ensure information and supporting documentation is provided in a timely manner.
· Respond to audit queries and work with the wider business to resolve any issues identified.
· Support internal audit activity where applicable.
· Manage, support and develop one direct report, providing clear objectives, coaching and regular feedback.
Profile
· Qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA)
· Experience of preparing or reviewing regulatory returns.
· Experience of managing external audit processes.
· Strong month-end, balance sheet and reporting experience.
· Strong attention to detail with the ability to work to multiple deadlines.
This is a maternity cover role that is due to start in November so availability is key.
Job Offer
Up to £60,000 dependent on experience
9-12 month Fixed Term Contract
Hybrid working
25 days holiday + bank holidays
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