FTC Accountant/Bookkeeper

Job Description

Supporting a finance function through a period of change requires strong technical knowledge, commercial awareness and a practical approach to problem solving. You’ll work across financial reporting, budgeting, debt management and process improvement while helping deliver meaningful change across the finance team. This is a fixed term contract for up to 12 months, with full time hours preferred.

Duties for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Manage debt collection processes, monitor aged debt and support the timely recovery of outstanding balances.
• Prepare management reports, financial analysis, budgets and rolling cash flow forecasts.
• Support finance projects, including process improvements, system enhancements and reporting developments.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure financial transactions are recorded promptly and accurately.
• Prepare daily invoices and oversee month end, quarter end and year end accounting processes.
• Complete bank, balance sheet and fixed asset reconciliations, ensuring financial records remain accurate and up to date.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and provide supporting information for external audits.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and financial plans, working closely with budget holders and senior management.
• Respond to finance related queries from senior stakeholders, providing accurate and timely financial information.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of financial controls, reporting processes and operational efficiencies.

Skills / Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or possess significant relevant accounting experience with demonstrable senior level capability. You’ll have strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and management accounting, together with advanced Excel skills and experience using cloud based accounting systems such as Xero or similar. You’ll be confident working independently, managing competing priorities and delivering improvements within fixed timescales, while possessing excellent analytical, communication and problem solving skills. Experience supporting finance transformation projects and working within healthcare, public sector or not for profit environments would be advantageous.