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Job Description Reporting to: Financial Controller   Objectives of the role: A pivotal role within the finance department, overseeing the finance operations and ensuring the smooth functioning of our financial processes. This role would be ideal for candidates with solid transactional finance experience and some exposure to P&L, balance sheet and cash flows, or candidates with current management or financial accounts experience.   Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the AP and AR functions. Preparation of monthly management accounts to agreed timescales. Maintain accruals and prepayment schedules and FAR. Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations. Assist with the production of the monthly Board Reporting. Provide accurate and timely financial reporting (such as departmental cost reports) Preparation and filing of VAT and PSA returns. Support with the production of year end accounts, working papers and annual audit. Support and implement robust processes in finance operations, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Maintain the finance system effectively. Support the wider finance function as and when required.                                                                                                                                                                                                          Education, Qualifications, Experience & Knowledge: Ideally AAT qualified or ACCA/CIMA/ACA part qualified. Strong QBE candidates will also be considered for this position. Several years’ experience in accounting and financial reporting Strong teamwork skills. Able to use Excel to an advanced level. Strong Word and PowerPoint skills. Good attention to detail Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with various management levels. Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing, fast-paced environment. Demonstrated ability to influence others through effective verbal and written communication.   Behavioural competencies: Diligent, self-starter and team player with a delivery focus who is used to meeting tough deadlines. Deliver on commitments and accountabilities. Take responsibility and ownership. At ease with stakeholders at all levels. Adaptable, flexible, and personable – calm under pressure and ‘can-do’ attitude. Proactive problem solver. Good attention to detail, excellent numerical skills, ability to multitask and prioritise under pressure. Build and maintain effective relationships, encourages collaborative working across internal and external teams. Adhere to GDPR processes and personal data management. Maintain confidentiality, the company’s expected level of service delivery to internal and external customers and remain committed to customer service excellence.   Values: Live your working life according to our values to ensure you interact with customers, colleagues, candidates, and suppliers in a way that mirrors the belief of the company. People are our business – positive about people. Ambitious, commercial & fair. Deliver pragmatic commercial solutions with expertise. Experts loving what they do. Customer & Supplier relationship focus – confidence, trust, value, innovative, at pace – always deliver. Always passionate and proud. Take responsibility and ownership. Deliver on commitments and accountabilities. Empowering and developing people. Problem solving, proactive. Thinking, learning, and working smartly. Team spirit.