Key qualifications and experience required for the Senior Financial Accountant:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
Additional Certifications in Bookkeeping or Accounting would be advantageous
8 – 10 years’ experience in afinance-related role,ideally within the financial services industry
Expertise in accounting andfinancial reportinginmulti-entity environments
Proficient in Sage, QuickBooks, Xeroandadvanced Excel
Experienced in digital document management (e.g., SharePoint)
Skilled in audit supportandregulatory liaison
Key duties of the Senior Financial Accountant:
Maintain accurate financial records by managing general ledger entries, reconciliations, journal postings and intercompany loan accounts across multiple entities
Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, including invoicing, debt collection, supplier account reconciliation and processing national and international payments
Conduct property management support tasks such as invoice processing, client/tenant communication and administrative duties
Reconcile cash books and bank accounts regularly, manage credit card transactions, petty cash balances and ensure accurate recording of all transactions
Prepare financial reports (quarterly/annual), assist with stakeholder reporting and board pack compilation, and support budgeting and forecasting activities
Handle statutory submissions (e.g., VAT returns, EMP201 declarations) while ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
Organise digital filing systems via SharePoint to maintain documentation electronically and support automation initiatives for a paperless environment
Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors during audits or reviews and liaise with banking or insurance institutions as needed
Key personal skills:
Strong organisational skills to manage priorities and meet deadlines without compromising quality
High integrity and strict confidentiality in handling sensitive financial data
Excellent time management to balance routine tasks and ad hoc requests
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team-oriented environment
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