Our client is a reputable and market leading business that has experienced year on year growth and has an exciting growth strategy in place for their future success. They are looking to recruit a Senior Financial Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. This is a fully office-based role with on-site parking. Senior Financial Accountant - About The Role Month end reporting Assist in developing IT systems and controls Deliver technical projects Periodic review of SAP for compliance and evolve both controls and day to day process with Financial Controller Ensure timely review and close of month end accounts payable and accounts receivable ledgers Ensure timely review and close of intercompany account reconciliations, month end bank account reconciliations and prepayment account reconciliations Review and analysis of monthly cost accruals Preparation of monthly reporting packs and understand key underlying business trends to support continuous financial and operational improvement Timely VAT return submission and payment requests Assist with preparation of budgets and forecasts Support the annual audit process and liaising with external auditors Other ad-hoc finance related duties The successful Senior Financial Accountant will have/be: Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with at least 5 years’ experience Experience in audit of clients, group consolidations, multi-currency, multi entity and Financial Controls Good technical knowledge of FRS102 and IFRS Strong system skills including advanced Excel - experience in SAP is desirable Adaptable and resilient, able to work in a continuously changing environment and meet demanding deadlines Excellent time management/organisational and multi-tasking skills Results orientated, accountable for own work and demonstrate integrity Strong analytical skills and a problem solver who can work through complex issues Strong communication skills with the ability to work as part of a team to achieve results as well as individually Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days please assume that you have not been successful. Refer a friend If this job is not of interest to you, but you know a friend or colleague who may be interested, recommend them to us and receive a minimum of £150 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a permanent role and a minimum of £25 in vouchers if we place them in a temporary assignment. (Terms & conditions apply)