Overall purpose of the role An experienced, intelligent, and forward-thinking Qualified Accountant to be responsible for and oversee the Finance team on a day-to-day basis. This role operates in a fast-paced environment and requires broad experience across various accounting areas. Points of focus include, oversight of the daily finance operations team, treasury and AP teams, systems, controls and access, SPV and Investor Reporting and responsibility for the timely month-end close and auditor oversight. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are essential. You will be a natural leader, able to manage and develop junior team members, as well as performing higher-level monitoring tasks, ensuring that the team is performing to the expected standards. In addition to the daily tasks, there will be significant amounts of ad-hoc and project work that is likely to form a significant portion of the workload in addition to the team oversight components, which are part of the wider company project and transformation. Key responsibilities and accountabilities Finance team responsibility oversight Act as a role model for the function, inspire the junior team to reach the next level of performance. Monitoring and ensuring that the Finance team are all aware of tasks to be completed in a timely manner and are accountable for the work being performed to appropriate high standards; Maintain discipline in terms of expected team behaviour and wider personality fit and culture; Provide line management and direct support to junior members of the Finance team, improving individual accountability, engagement and development; Aid in developing a right-first-time team culture; raising the bar and team standards continuously. Financial and Tax Accounting Assist with the statutory accounting and reporting for the Group’s consolidated, and individual legal entity financial statements, including multiple SPVs; Supporting the statutory reporting processes, ensuring highest quality of information and timeliness of delivery; Supporting the periodic and year-end audits, as a main contact for audit queries; Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of financial reporting standards and regulations, including FRS102; Produce detailed finance papers as required by auditors or other stakeholders to cover complex areas. Responsible for the preparation, review and compliance for corporation tax and VAT returns. Management Accounting Responsible for monthly and annual management accounts close and finalization, ensuring deadlines are met and high-quality commentary is produced; Ensure proper control and review of accounting processes and balance sheets are in place; monitor that the team completing tasks to highest standards and in-time Provide operational support and team management as required e.g. reviewing of purchase ledger, banking etc. Investor Reporting Prepare and/or review SPV investor reports and/or journals before posting; Prepare and/or review balance sheet reconciliations for SPV-related ledger accounts; Monthly reconciliation of the consolidated SPVs financial information to the data warehouse. Ensure that Investor Report templates are up-to-date according to the funding structure, counterparty requirements and that sufficient data quality controls are in place; Ensure that all delivery deadlines are met. Other components Lead on systems and process improvements, enhancements and standardizations; Ensure timely payroll completion for Finance elements and delivery in conjunction with HR; Administration user for all Finance operational and accounting systems; Support FP&A and Capital Markets projects and associated investor reporting topics; Provide ad-hoc support to the Finance Director and Blue Senior Management Ensure Company Secretarial items are appropriately maintained and the outsourced provider are supplied with information in a timely manner to ensure they update Companies House when needed Compliance and regulation Develop and maintain a full understanding of the Company’s compliance requirements (including the Financial Conduct Authority’s Conduct Rules) and act in accordance with the standards, instructions in, and the spirit of those requirements. Act to deliver good outcomes for our customers and understand how this requirement specifically applies to your role at Blue. Person specification Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent), with significant post qualification experience within Financial services; Deep all round knowledge of Finance systems and processes (e.g. bank reconciliations, purchase ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, month-end close etc.); Excellent understanding of systems, controls and process; Ability to quickly understand a process and implement improvements to drive efficiency and automation gains; Excellent planning, time management and organizational skills; Highly-Adaptable and flexible. Able to work with competing deadlines and priorities, whilst delivering highest-quality outputs; Outstanding verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, able to establish effective working relationships at all levels; Good team player and team leader, able to work with and to lead a large, varied team and provide support across the whole team Able to drive the team to the next level and show where any improvements can be made Self-starter working with initiative and minimal guidance; Demonstrates a sense of urgency, pro-activity and strong work ethic. Resilient and tenacious, with an enthusiastic ‘can-do’ attitude; Appreciates the importance of accuracy and attention to detail; Excellent MS Office skills; Experienced ERP user, with broad capabilities including the SUN accounting package, SQL and Jedox; Comfortable identifying and raising issues, particularly where driving good outcomes for customers are concerned Additional requirements This document is neither contractual, nor exhaustive, and may be amended to meet the needs of the business. Where possible this will be done in consultation with the job holder This is a hybrid role split a minimum of 3 days office and up to 2 days remote, but this is subject to change From time to time, and within reason, you may be required to carry out tasks that fall outside of your position’s remit From time to time, and within reason, you may be required to work outside of your standard contracted hours As part of your on-going development, you may be required to undertake training in order to meet the requirements of your role. Due to our remote location and lack of public transport it is suggested that you are a driver and are able to get to our offices in Sundridge, Sevenoaks.