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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
