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SalaryI am looking for an experienced Lead Accountant to join my client on a full time and permanent basis. My client is a leading Aerospace Manufacturing organisation and are looking for individuals who possess diverse experience in both analysis and accounting and are a competent Microsoft Excel user.
Lead Accountant
Permanent
Very Competitive Salary on Offer
Monday to Thursday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, Friday, 8:30am – 2:00pm
Stevenage
Lead Accountant
Job Description
- Ensure financial business processes complies with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Generate, forecast and analyse trends in sales, finance and other areas of business to assist in financial planning.
- Participate in the monthly close process by generating various journal entries, preparing required reconciliations, and analytically reviewing specific general ledger accounts for accuracy and proper valuation.
- Perform annual internal audits, identifying inadequate, inefficient, or ineffective internal controls and recommends improvements.
- Confirm that book closings are achieved within an acceptable time schedule.
- Prepare monthly forecast and bridge analysis for the P&L.
- Analyse reports and/or corrects multiplicity accounting fluctuations to ensure proper decision making.
Lead Accountant
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications
- Post-Secondary Degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of relevant 5-7 years of relevant experience is required.
- Experience in financial forecast modelling with Excel is highly desirable for this role.
- Thorough understanding and experience in financial accounting and control processes, while ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and financial analysis acquired through related work experience in increasingly complex roles.
- Strong analytical and independent problem-solving skills to evaluate financial results.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools.
Lead Accountant
Company Benefits
- Pension Scheme up to 10% company contribution.
- 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays with the option to buy or sell
- Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing.
- Employee Perks – offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services.
- Income Protection.
- Employee Resource Groups.
- Volunteering day off
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