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Senior Associate Consultant at Red Snapper Group | Government, Regulatory and Overseas.
Red Snapper Recruitment are recruiting for an Accountant for the UK's lead civil nuclear fission laboratory based in Cheshire.
As a functional advisor, the Accountant is a key member of the finance team who provides financial services and support to a range of budget holders. Key responsibilities will include maintaining accounting records in line with policy, supporting forecasting and budgeting, month-end duties, and regular review and reporting. The Accountant reports directly into and deputises for the Senior Accountant.
Location – Risley, Cheshire.
Contract – Permanent
Pay rate – Salary starting from £45,219 per annum plus excellent benefits.
Main duties and responsibilities
* Accounting lead across a range of cost/profit centres providing key financial support to budget holders through regular communication and attendance at team meetings.
* Support the development of quick, accurate and accessible management information for all key stakeholders with a range of daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports. This will include the reporting of both financial and non-financial key performance indicators.
* Support the ongoing forecasting and budgeting process within the company. This will include attendance of project/cost centre reviews, supporting micro-level forecasting and the macro consolidation to work stream and ultimately company level.
* Cost control and governance – to ensure that all costs are managed and controlled in line with NNL’s internal control policies and procedures.
* Maintaining accurate Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet accounting records for the supported area covering revenue, costs, assets, and liabilities. Close liaison with senior management (Account Director / Head of Capability / Head of Function) is required.
* Regular reporting to external stakeholders (customers / government / bank).
* Assistance in the development and implementation of processes, controls, and changes to the ERP system.
* Financial education of non-financial stakeholders.
* Build strong relationships with all key stakeholders.
Essential Criteria for Accountant:
* Part Qualified Level or above.
* Very strong excel skills and ability to work with large quantities of data essential.
* Ability to build and maintain strong relationships within the finance team and across the business.
* Strong communicator, able to elicit information from stakeholders at all levels.
* Ability to obtain SC level security clearance (this includes but is not limited to identity, employment, financial, and criminal record checks plus 5 years’ worth of UK residency).
Desirable Criteria for Accountant:
* Experience of providing financial support to operational managers.
* Analytical mind with the ability to translate detailed and complex information into concise and coherent management information.
* Must be diligent and use own initiative to resolve issues.
* Knowledge of major Finance ERP systems (Business World would be a bonus).
* Strong organisational and time management skills.
* Good knowledge of other MS Office packages Word and PowerPoint.
Must be eligible for SC level clearance.
If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested please refer them. We have a referral bonus scheme and will pay £75, in retail vouchers of your choice, for referrals who are not already known to us.
Due to the high volume of applications received, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, I am afraid your application has been unsuccessful.
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Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Accounting/Auditing
* Industries
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