Financial Accountant

Michael Page Finance are pleased to be working with a Public Sector organisation in Bristol to recruit a Financial Accountant in to their team.

Client Details

Michael Page Finance are pleased to be working with a Public Sector organisation in Bristol to recruit a Financial Accountant in to their team.

Our clients offices are based in Central Bristol and are easily commutable by train or bus from all areas of Bristol, Bath, Taunton, Weston-Super-Mare, Newport, Gloucester and other local areas.

Description

• Responsible for the accurate production of the Profit & Loss Account, Balance Sheet and Cashflow Statement, ensuring strong reconciliations are maintained through continuous improvement.

• The monitoring of the Balance Sheet control codes and active management over fixed assets, payables, receivables and other balance sheet balances.

• Supporting the organisation and team to appropriately order and acquire goods and services.

• Responsible for management of the Company's Treasury Management and Capitalisation policies ensuring that cash flow is effectively managed and investment returns maximised.

• Responsible for ensuring all month end processes of the finance team are completed on time and to appropriate quality standards.

• Responsible for the preparation of the required working papers to support the production of the Annual Accounts and working with external audit.

• Support the line manager through the annual External Audit with a specific contribution to the fieldwork.

• Ensure that the system of financial control is fit for purpose and is sufficient to comply with audit standards

• Responsible for the financial returns to HMRC and Companies House

• Responsible for the production of cost saving plans through procurement

• Responsible for co-ordination and presentation of financial information and adherence to financial deadlines.

• Responsible for the day to day management and monitoring of the accounting service & payroll provider and contracted procurement.

• Support the processes for ensuring the organisation is appropriately insured.

• Support the line manager in the preparation and development of the finance reports that are presented to the Senior Management Team and the Board.

• Management & development of a small team of staff

Profile

• CCAB qualified accountant.

• Evidence of continual CPD including maintaining knowledge of latest accounting standards.

• Significant financial management experience in a complex organisation and able to demonstrate operational effectiveness at this level.

• Experience of preparing financial statements for Board reporting.

• Experience of developing and implementing robust financial controls

• Experience of leading, managing and developing a team

• Experience of successfully negotiating and managing service contracts

• Experience of being part of an annual accounts process.

Job Offer

Competitive package including a salary of up to £43,000.