Principal tasks:

• plan, co-ordinate and direct completion of audited annual and unaudited interim accounts with Financial Reporting in multiple sites,
• prepare financial statements involving company restructures,
• investigate and apply new accounting standards,
• assist in development of training programmes on new accounting standards,
• review audited annual and unaudited interim accounts,
• process all comments received from Financial Reporting in an accurate and timely manner,
• observe, inspect and evaluate performance of other staff in the department,
• develop new ways of making function more efficient through use of IT systems,
• minimum 4 years experience working in a financial reporting environment,
• accountancy Degree and/or Accounting qualification preferable (ACCA, CIMA, etc.),
• good command of English,
• be technically very strong in accounting standards and procedures,
• PC literate with very good knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word and Excel,
• up to date on all technical issues relating to format, presentation and content of interim and annual reports,
• experience in managing audit of company/trust accounts in a team environment,
• have an enquiring mind and a willingness to investigate and solve problems,
• be able to communicate effectively with colleagues at all levels,
• ability to delegate work to others,
• experience of working to deadlines, must be able to manage time effectively, seeks responsibility,
• relationship management,
• experience managing a team is essential.

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