Senior Accountant
Job Description
Job Profile for Senior accountant – AM00267962
Exciting Senior accountant role within a forward thinking accounting practice based in Chorley, that represents the merging of two highly respected firms of chartered accountants with combined experience of over 100 years. The firm has history providing expert business advice, tax planning, and support to businesses and individuals.
This practice is currently seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our finance team. As a key member of our accounting department, the Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in managing financial transactions, preparing financial reports, and ensuring the accuracy of our financial records. Also working within audit and tax will be an important part of this role, the split will depend on experience and preference
Senior accountant Position Overview
Financial Reporting:
Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
Provide insights into financial performance, variances, and trends.
General Ledger Management:
Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Post and review journal entries, ensuring proper documentation and supporting schedules.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
Assist in the development of annual budgets and forecasts.
Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis.
Month-End and Year-End Close:
Coordinate month-end and year-end close processes.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of financial activities.
Audit Support:
Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate the annual audit process.
Provide necessary documentation and explanations for audit inquiries.
Tax Compliance:
Assist in the preparation and filing of various tax returns.
Stay updated on changes in tax regulations that may impact the organization.
Process Improvement:
Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
Streamline financial processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
Senior accountant Position Requirements
- Experience working within accountancy practice
- Some form of audit experience
- Excellent communicator and organiser
- ATT or ACA or ACCA qualification
Senior accountant Position Remuneration
- Salary depends on experience £35k-£55k
- Competitive salary
- Potential for hybrid working
- Numerous benefits
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Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer.
