Profile Criteria: Fully-qualified (2 years PQE) with a well-rounded accounting skill-set covering financial, management and tax accounting. Regulatory reporting would be a bonus (and can be taught in this role, if required). Open to sector (financial services preferable but open to C&I sector candidates) Confident user of Excel Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Available on a short notice period (1 month or less) or immediately available Role Summary: To assist with the day-to-day requirements of the Finance department, predominantly in financial control, with cover for Accounts payable as appropriate. The candidate must work as part of a team to ensure that all reporting deadlines are met on a timely and accurate basis. This would interest a highly driven individual with a demonstrated can-do attitude and “hands-on” approach to work. An excellent eye for detail combined with strong communication skills is critical for the role. Key Responsibilities: Month-End Financial Control: Review of sales and purchase ledger transactions Production of key month-end reconciliations Preparation of monthly Management Accounts and Finance Board pack Preparation of monthly Consolidation forms for Group reporting Regulatory Reporting and Tax: Assist in preparation of quarterly FINREP returns Preparation of VAT returns, annual corporation tax returns and PSA Support the Deputy Head of Finance with internal and external reporting requirements Interim and Year-End Reporting: Support with the production of interim & year-end packs Assist in the preparation of the annual Financial Statements and associated audit documentation General: Production of daily revenue report Preparation of weekly/monthly Management Information Ad-hoc: Support and provide cover for Financial Accountant and Accounts Payable as appropriate Preparation of Office of National Statistics returns Support in ad hoc projects as deemed appropriate Additional Skills and Experience Desirable (but not essential): Tax and technical accounting experience Regulatory reporting knowledge and experience Great Plains experience (Microsoft Dynamics GP) Alteryx experience