The Company
A well-established and diverse business with operations across multiple sectors, this company is a respected and growing organisation with a HO in North Cumbria. With a strong financial foundation and a commitment to long-term success, they offer a professional yet supportive working environment where employees are valued and encouraged to develop their careers.
The Role
As a Senior Accountant, you will support the Head of Finance in all aspects of accounts, taxation, audit, insurance, treasury, and banking for the business, which consists of 11 individual business units (separate trading entities). Your key responsibilities will include:
1. Preparing monthly reporting schedules for the Board Pack
2. Performing monthly balance sheet reviews on all divisions and consolidating monthly balance sheets
3. Preparing and developing year-end packs, including consolidating 11 individual packs
4. Providing required information for statutory accounts
5. Liaising with external accountants regarding statutory accounts, taxation, and accounting standards
6. Maintaining accounts and cash flows for the Pension Scheme, acting as the first point of contact for administration requests and external auditors
7. Assisting the Head of Finance with internal and external audit processes
8. Managing working capital, cash investments, and treasury functions
9. Liaising with bankers<...