Senior Accountant

Location Newport
Job Type Contract
Salary Up to £43 per hour + Inside IR35, PAYE available, Negotiable
Reference JN -022024-495_1712660771
Duration 12 Months

Overview of the role
Reporting into the Team Leader you will coordinate the provision of Financial Accounting, Planning, Analysis and Controlling for assigned Business Areas

Responsibilities
Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:
* Coordination, preparation, analysis and reporting of Monthly Financial / Accounts delivered in a timely and accurate manner, adhering to relevant accounting standards
* Financial Accounting data is analysed, reconciled and reported to Group using a consolidated results platform on time and on quality.
* Ensuring accurate operation and improvement of internal controls throughout all processes
* Calculation and posting on key journals
* Completion and consistent monitoring of all Balance Sheet accounts.
* Maintenance of the companies trial balance ensuring accurate postings
* The Business is provided with a high level of financial support and analysis to ensure that financial consideration is given in all business decisions
* Coordination and reporting of Financial Accountants for Assigned Business Areas
* Ensure that all accounts are prepared in accordance with accounting standards
* Delivery and analysis of Business Plans
* Completion and monitoring on key internal controls

Skillset & Experience
Essential:
We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experience (including proficiency):
* Academic plus any additional education: Honor's Degree or Equivalent
* Other: Professionally Qualified Accountant (ACMA / ACCA /CIMA/ ACA etc.) or part qualified but studying towards qualification
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar environment
* Confident, able to get on with minimal supervision, but also a good team player
* Ability to build business relationships within a multi-national environment
* SAP experience is essential in particular FI/CO modules.
* Microsoft Office proficiency - in particular Excel
* Ability to work under pressure to strict deadlines whilst maintaining a high quality of output