Senior Financial Accountant

Kenneth Brian Associates are working exclusively, with one of Sussex's most growing business since their inception in 2020.

Overall Purpose of Job

To control the quality of financial accounting within the Company Limited and reporting directly into the Finance Director.

Key Accountabilities

• Create year-end audit file for both Corporate Entities and be lead contact for any audit queries.
• Ensure general ledger is accurately maintained, reconciled, and documented to the standard expected of a regulated entity.
• Liaise closely with Finance Operations to ensure that routine accounting processes and controls achieve the required level of accuracy and support at legal entity level.
• Design, control and maintain the project plan and timetable for all aspects of statutory reporting.
• Prepare sundry accounting papers and memos for audit purposes, including but not limited to going concern and impairment.
• Create new, simplified, balance sheet reconciliation templates which comply with Group Policy.
• Assist with the preparation of required accounts disclosure information.
• Assist with preparation of papers for Board and Regulatory committee meetings.
• Ensure that adequate process documentation is in place and that controls and checks are appropriately documented.
• Review and update accounting policies to ensure consistent with Group.
• Assist with implementing improvements to control environment with a view to becoming IFRS compliant.
• Other ad hoc duties as required.

Experience, Knowledge, Skills

• Qualified Accountant (ACCA or ACA) with at least 2 years post qualification experience.
• Previous experience in a similar role essential.
• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Should be familiar with Corporation Tax computations and understand their content.
• Knowledge of governance, risk and controls and compliance standards.
• Knowledge of IFRS would be beneficial but not essential.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Ability to network and build relationships across the business in a hybrid working environment and to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, logical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Well organised with strong attention to detail.