Aila Recruitment | B Corp™
Senior Financial Accountant
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Senior Financial Accountant
£70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus & Benefits
Watford, Hertfordshire
Are you a Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA) with 3–5 years' post-qualified experience in industry, ready for a step up into a more senior month-end reporting role? Aila is partnered with a highly successful, nationwide organisation to appoint a Senior Financial Accountant on a permanent basis.
About the Company
A leading independent supplier with over 20 years' experience and £1bn+ revenue
- A mainstay in their market, offering a stable, progressive business with real momentum
- A culture defined by its people, with an award-winning track record in developing teams and delivering first-class customer service
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll manage the delivery of timely and accurate monthly and statutory reporting, owning month and quarter-end tasks, driving external regulatory reporting requirements and delivering finance-led efficiency projects.
This is a fast-paced environment that suits someone forward-thinking and full of drive, who can work on their own initiative and bring new ideas to the table to improve the efficiency of the team. It's an ideal opportunity for a qualified accountant looking to gain a wide breadth of experience and take a meaningful step up in their career.
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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare the month-end factoring position, journals to account for differences in accounting treatment, and reconciliations between internal and shareholder reporting
- Deliver IFRS-based financial reporting for several legal entities, preparing and reviewing financial statements supported by well-developed analytical reviews
- Review the financial performance and position of the entities on a regular basis, presenting results to Senior Leaders in Finance and the wider business
- Prepare and review quarterly dividend cycles, including preparation for Board Meetings
- Lead regular compliance activities such as monthly financial review of entity balances, attestation of all balances, running the factoring process and impairment reviews
- Review and forecast all Shareholder-related regulatory costs and reporting requirements
- Assist Group Tax in the preparation of statutory tax returns and supporting information
The Ideal Candidate
- ACA / ACCA qualified with at least 3–5 years' post-qualification experience, ideally gained in industry
- Confident communicator, able to represent the business in dealings with internal and external stakeholders
- A genuine go-getter who contributes to the internal control environment and the efficiency of the group, rather than simply following procedure
- Strong numerical ability, high attention to detail and the ability to work to tight deadlines
- Experience in Financial Services and/or the Energy industry would be beneficial
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What they Offer
- £70,000 - £80,000
- Bonus & Profit share
- Enhanced pension scheme, private medical/dental insurance, life insurance and income protection
- Enhanced annual leave plus a day off on your birthday
How to Apply
We want to hear from you if you're excited about this opportunity and believe you have what it takes to excel in this role. Apply now for further information.
About Aila Recruitment
Aila is a specialist finance recruitment business dedicated to providing the best jobs to the best people. We operate as an extended arm of our client's business and a career coach for our candidates' ongoing development.
Not quite the right role for you? Contact us to discuss other opportunities and start a partnership with a finance agency that puts you first.
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