Senior Accountant

Robert Half are working in an exclusive partnership with a leading, reputable company in Chippenham to recruit a newly created Senior Accountant role to join their finance function on a full-time permanent basis. This is an autonomous role that will take ownership of the lease accounting process across the organisation as well as business partner with various stakeholders and reviewing/implementing processes and procedures. This is a fantastic role for an experienced individual that is looking for a new challenge within a company that pride themselves in offering an exceptional work culture and career development opportunities for their employees. The salary is between £50,000 - £55,000 plus hybrid working and other benefits.

The Role

The main duties of the Senior Accountant role will consist of the following:

• Ownership and management of the lease accounting process; ensuring controls are maintained, oversight of lease related payments and transactions.
• Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Financial reporting and analysis to support leasing activity across the business.
• Cash flow forecasting.
• Business partnering with various stakeholders; translating financial data into business information and dealing with complex queries.
• Supporting with VAT returns on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Implementing/improving processes and procedures.

Requirements

To be considered for the Senior Accountant role, you must ideally possess the following skills/attributes:

• Must have either management and financial accounting experience.
• Lease accounting experience would be advantageous.
• Ideally ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified, QBE will also be considered.
• Inquisitive mindset.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Highly organised.
• Excellent work ethic.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills.
• Experience in implementing processes or procedures is desirable, not essential.

Salary & Benefits

• £50,000 - £55,000 annual salary
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Private health cover
• Health cash plan
• Pension scheme
• Seasonal staff events
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent office facilities

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