Looking for your next challenge? A leading and prestigious organisation in education based near Broadstairs, Kent has an exciting opportunity to join their management team as a Senior Accountant. Playing a pivotal role in financial oversight, strategic planning and compliance, this role integrates financial governance with a strong commercial and operational focus ensuring the organisation with achieve strategic growth and sustainability. The successful candidate will be entitled to a generous salary of up to £75k and generous benefits, including up to 38 days holiday plus bank holidays The Role Provide financial advice, commercial support to the Finance Director and other senior Directors and managers Contribute to the preparation and evaluation and commercial proposals Prepare, review and challenge financial business cases Develop and oversee annual budgets alongside the Finance Director Ensure accurate recording of transactions and adherence to audit standards Manage VAT returns and compliance with tax regulations Develop and lead a finance team that is collaborative and service centred The Ideal Candidate Fully Qualified 5 years experience in financial analysis, planning and management Ability to demonstrate leadership and ability to continuously improve the finance function Experience in budget management Strong IT literacy The Benefits The successful candidate will join a tightly knit and welcoming management team at a critical time in which the organisation is looking for strategic growth whilst ensuring sustainability. The candidate will be entitled to a salary of between £55-75k dependent on experience, a generous holiday allowance of up to 38 daysbanks, great pension scheme, life assurance, free lunches, free gym membership and pool and more If this sounds like a role for you, or if you are just curious, please apply or do not hesitate to reach out to Max Rey at Socrates Recruitment.We look forward to hearing from you