We are currently seeking a motivated and ambitious Senior Financial Accountant to join a growing and fast-paced business operating within the aviation sector. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the successful candidate will take responsibility for a broad range of financial accounting, reporting and corporate administration activities, playing an important role in supporting the financial operations of the business.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified ACA/ACCA accountant looking to develop their experience in a varied and commercially focused role, with exposure to senior management, board-level reporting and complex accounting structures.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing and maintaining monthly cash reports.
- Calculating monthly payments and managing payment processes.
- Preparing quarterly accounting information for a portfolio of securitisation companies.
- Preparing budgets, forecasts and financial reporting information.
- Preparing quarterly board papers and supporting board meetings.
- Drafting board minutes and maintaining appropriate corporate records.
- Reviewing and approving payments to third-party providers.
- Monitoring compliance with corporate formalities and operational agreements.
- Preparing and filing VAT returns, annual accounts and other statutory submissions.
- Liaising with external stakeholders, professional advisers and service providers.
- Supporting the preparation of statutory financial statements and annual filings.
- Assisting with special projects and ad hoc financial reporting requirements as necessary.
- Ensuring all deliverables are completed accurately and within tight reporting deadlines.
Experience
- ACA or ACCA qualified accountant.
- Recently qualified to approximately two years' post-qualification experience (PQE).
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and an understanding of consolidation accounting principles.
- Excellent Excel skills and experience using financial reporting tools.
- Previous experience preparing management accounts, financial reports and statutory accounts.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to work independently, take ownership and manage multiple priorities.
- Comfortable working to tight operational and reporting deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships with external stakeholders.
- Highly motivated, organised and proactive, with a strong attention to detail.
- A flexible approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
