Overseeing and managing a small team with responsibility for maintaining controls over operational transactional areas and related balance sheets. Liaising with Operations to ensure accurate controls, processes and procedures are followed across the organisation.

Client Details

Our client is a dominant player within the transportation industry and has been through a real upturn of growth. They are now looking to expand their team with the hire of the Financial operations accountant.

Description

• Provide support to other members of the finance team as needed.
• Continually identify risks to delivery, propose solutions and effectively manage stakeholder expectations
• Monitor the day to day financial operations of the NETS entities. Primary contact with the Group Shared Service Centre.
• Support internal and external financial audits.
• Day to day people management for team of two including activities such as training and career development, absence management, performance management, recruitment etc
• Ensure that balance sheet positions are reconciled and understood. Analyse and provide commentary on variances. Agree intercompany positions with Group counterparts.
• Supporting the finance team to achieve tight month-end deadlines whilst demonstrating accurate accounting records, accruals and internal controls.

Profile

• Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)
• Prior experience of balance sheet management and strong understanding of control environments
• Excellent time management and organisation skills, with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to be able to develop strong relationships across the business
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel
• Ability to thrive in a role that demands a positive attitude and flexibility in approach

Job Offer

This role offers a strong package alongside a great pathway.