Reconciliations & Reporting Accountant in Oldham

Job Description

The finance team at The Guinness Partnership play a critical role in the success of the organisation. With an overall aim of ensuring Guinness has a strong financial base from which we can be a high performing organisation.

We are recruiting for a Reconciliations & Reporting Accountant to join our finance team to deliver a high-quality balance sheet reconciliation and reporting process in accordance with agreed timetables and in line with accounting standards. This is a full time, 35 hours per week, permanent role based at our Oldham, Bower House office. We are currently working to a hybrid working style.

What we\’re looking for

We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do, so you\’ll not only be highly self-motivated with the rigour to pursue goals, but you\’ll also be a confident collaborator, networker and relationship builder with a willingness to go the extra mile to get the job done.

You’ll be able to demonstrate

Essential

• Experience of producing balance sheet reconciliations in a complex business including liaising with external audit and producing technical reports for management as appropriate.
• Solid knowledge of fundamental accounting principles.
• Good attention to detail with ability to prioritise and manage a varied workload to meet agreed deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Demonstrates the Guinness Behaviours.

Desirable

• Experience of using Oracle Financials or equivalent ERP system.
• Proven experience of project management.
• Experience of managing a small team to deliver success.
• Experience of accounting in the Social Housing sector.

Qualifications

Essential

• CCAB / CIMA / ACCA qualified accountant.

If you\’re interested in finding out more about the key responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached role profile.