Senior Financial Accountant

Senior Financial Accountant - Pontypool - Up to £40,000

Your new company
Your new company is a market leading manufacturer.

Your new role
This role sits within the Financial Accounting team, you will be responsible for maintaining proper processes and controls as well as the management of a team of assistant accountants.

Improving internal procedures and standardising processes across multiple accounting systems will be a key part of the role. The role will also be the providing support to other colleagues within the team where required on a variety of tasks, continuous improvement, governance and financial control based activities.

Duties are to include;

• Supervising maintaining and operating financial systems and processes in a constantly changing environment.
• Supporting data input on various accounting systems and the monthly financial close process.
• Supporting with preparation of monthly journals.
• Monthly and yearly reporting in line with company deadlines.
• Examining and analysing financial information. Presenting findings (written and verbal) to senior management Reviewing journals and reconciliations for accuracy & ensuring the integrity of the Nominal Ledger.
• Leading and supporting the team with the ongoing reduction of reconciling item numbers and identifying methods to drive down items arising on a recurrent basis.
• Developing good understanding of the various business units including Timetables, Chart of Accounts, Service Level Agreements, Accounting Systems, processes, systems and business.
• Developing strong relationships with your finance contacts, through regular customer interaction ensuring a high level of customer service is maintained. Liaising with them and assisting them with any fixed asset or leasing queries.
• Leading the team in various compliance and continuous improvement activities.
• Identifying, implementing and driving value added activities throughout the organisation.
• Supporting internal and external audit requests and various other compliance activities.

What you'll need to succeed
Qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) ideally with some line management experience. Strong excel skills

What you'll get in return
Up to £40,000
Market leading benefits package (explained fully upon application)
Flexible working options available.



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