Senior Accountant

Job Description

Venesky-Brown’s client, a public sector organisation in Aberdeen, is currently looking to recruit a Senior Accountant on a permanent basis on a salary of £48,672 - £54,080/annum (max entry point is £50,835). This role will be hybrid/onsite. Generous pensionand holidays (37 including public holidays).Responsibilities:- Financial management of the subsidiary companies, including preparation of Accounts, annual accounts for audit, annual budget, financial projections, financial, analytical, ad hoc and statutory reporting.- Prepare the financial projections and information for the subsidiary business plan updates.- Attend subsidiary board meetings, present reports and provide expert advice and manage the financial requests from the Boards.- Assist with treasury management tasks in relation to regular liquidity review, projections and cash monitoring.- Assist with cashflows and quarterly projections for the Group- Manage and oversee the financial aspects of the new development programme, including preparing financial appraisals.- Project evaluation, prepare financial projections as appropriate, including modelling schemes and reporting on viability- In conjunction with the Finance Manager, assist with the group annual audit preparation and other relevant tasks.- Responsible for payroll management and authorisation- Identify areas for improvement, facilitate change and efficiencies. - Provision of expert and technical support or advice across the group dealing with internal and external stakeholders queries.- Assist the Finance Director with ad hoc projects- To monitor and manage the performance and development of the (job title to be advised) thorough one to one meetings, annual appraisal and support- Representing Finance by participating and contributing in meetings which will enable the needs of operational teams and customers.- Preparation of quarterly / annual returns- To maintain an effective working relationship with immediate colleagues’ staff as well as others within the Group and where required, provide cover for finance colleagues.- Lead on IT system upgrades and process change, provide training, user guides when required.- To carry out duties in accordance with relevant Group policies and procedures.Essential Skills:- Fully qualified accountant (CCAB recognised).- A minimum of 6 years’ accounting experience including all aspects of financial and management accounting, preparation of management accounts and year end accounts.- Extensive experience in a Senior Finance role- Experience of preparing budgets, financial projections and appraisals.- Experience of staff management and development- Technical accounting and decision-making skills, working knowledge of accounting standards and UK GAAP.- Highly developed numeracy, analytical and literacy skills- Proven ability to lead and manage staff- Highly developed computer literacy, working knowledge of Microsoft packages and ability to utilise software effectively.- Excellent presentation and negotiation skills- Empathy and alignment to the values and culture of the organisationDesirable Skills:- Experience in the management and implementation of new systems to deliver service improvement and efficiencies.- Experience with Infor Sun system, working with integrated IT systems.- Commercial acumen- Experience of dealing with lending bodies- Good understanding of the tax environment for charitable organisations and VAT within a partially exempt business.If you would like to hear more about this opportunity please get in touch.

Keyskills :
CCAB ICAS CIPFA Public Sector Accounting Public Sector FinanceACCA CIMA ICAEW Financial Accounting Management Accounting Financial Systems