Senior Financial Accountant

Senior Financial Accountant | Chester | £55,000 - £65,000 + Bonus An excellent opportunity to join a successful, Cheshire headquartered business in a high profile role with planned progression over the next 12-18 months. Reporting into the Financial Controller, you will be a key figure in improving all controls and reporting standards across this high turnover business which will also allow you to gain broader, commercial responsibilities immediately. Main duties will include; • Producing of technical reports to be included in monthly management accounts • Ownership of weekly cash flow forecasts • Heavy involvement in producing complex and detailed budgets for multiple entities • Responsibility for VAT and other Tax submissions • Completion of external reports for required bodies • Main POC for external audit partners • Regular requirement to produce complex analysis in a product led environment • Preparation of board reports, alongside the Financial Controller • Oversight of control accounts, ensuring processes are strict • Balance sheet ownership Candidate profile; • ACA preferred 2+ years industry experience • Strong technical background • Prior staff management preferred but not essential • Excellent attention to detail • Advanced Excel skills Benefits; • Hybrid working policy • Enhanced pension contribution • Free parking • Annual bonus scheme • Flexible working hours • Private health care contribution