高级会计师

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Accountant to take ownership of the monthly financial reporting cycle, support business decision-making, and oversee core finance processes. This is a varied role offering exposure across management accounting, transactional finance, and operational support. This is a broad position ideal for a hands-on professional who is comfortable managing both management accounts and transactional finance. The successful candidate will thrive in a small to medium-sized business environment, enjoy autonomy, and seek a role with wide-ranging responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Management Accounts

• Prepare and deliver accurate monthly management accounts in a timely manner.
• Post and review key journals, including those for payroll, depreciation, intercompany transactions, foreign exchange adjustments, accruals and prepayments, and work in progress (WIP).
• Support monthly performance reviews with departmental heads by providing insightful variance analysis.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of monthly and quarterly reporting packs for Group consolidation.

Purchase Ledger

• Oversee the purchase ledger, ensuring all supplier invoices are processed and recorded accurately and on schedule.

Sales Ledger

• Manage a high-value sales ledger, maintaining robust controls over billing accuracy and revenue recognition.

Payroll

• Collate and prepare payroll data for submission to external accountants.
• Liaise with payroll providers to ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time for a small workforce.

Cash & Bank Management

• Perform regular bank reconciliations and maintain precise cash records.
• Monitor and manage cash receipts and payments to ensure effective cash flow control.
• Take responsibility for the payment run process, ensuring that all payments follow appropriate controls and approval workflows.
• Manage purchase order (PO) processes and authorisation workflows to support financial governance.

Additional Responsibilities

• Contribute to process improvement and efficiency initiatives within the finance function and across the wider business.

Competencies and Experience

Systems & Technical Skills

• Excel - Proficient (essential; including data analysis and reporting)
• Microsoft Word - Proficient
• Experience with accounting systems:
  • Dynamics 365 (proficient)
  • Sage (desirable; legacy system exposure)

Skills & Experience Required

• CIMA qualified / part-qualified or Qualified by Experience (QBE)
• Minimum of five years' accounting experience, ideally in a similar capacity
• Strong understanding of month-end processes and financial reporting
• Exceptional attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with non-finance stakeholders

Desirable Attributes

• Experience in a group reporting environment
• Exposure to multi-currency or intercompany accounting
• Previous involvement in process improvements or system changes