Orka Financial is working with a FTSE100 listed business based in Slough to recruit a Senior Accountant in to their established and high performing finance team. With this being a divisional role you will work closely with the Head of Finance on a broad range of duties. This role would be ideal for someone that enjoys variety and has the ability to operate at a senior level whilst still remaining hands on.

Responsibilities:

• Production of timely and accurate monthly management accounts with variance analysis to budget, commentary and reforecasting of income and expenditure
• Maintain reliable and accurate data in the General Ledger
• Posting of journals including accruals and prepayments
• Completion and review of monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations, identifying and flagging areas that require review and ensuring these reconciliations are kept up to date
• Maintenance of Fixed Asset register and assisting with Capex reporting, including posting journals
• Production of statutory accounts for subsidiaries of the Group
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing audit evidence and explanations to ensure audit is completed smoothly
• Assist in the accounting for acquisitions and disposals of assets or companies within the portfolio
• Assess the suitability of new customers (P&L) by performing credit checks for covenant strength
• Build relationships with the wider Finance team and the Business Unit
• Ad hoc analysis and participation in cross functional teams for projects

Profile:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (at least 2 years PQE in a management accounting role)
• Strong all-rounder with proactive, positive outlook and a 'can do’ attitude
• Excellent attention to detail, able to analyse and interpret large amounts of data
• Self-Starter- able to identify issues and use initiative and interpersonal skills to resolve issues
• Organised and efficient time management skills
• Intermediate to advanced Excels skills (pivots, v-look-ups etc)
• Ability to interpret financial and non-financial data
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Able to communicate with both finance and non-finance professionals with strong interpersonal skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proven experience of end-to-end production of accounts

Salary:

£60,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Benefits