Operational Accountant

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with one of Nottinghamshire's largest employers as they look to recruit an Operational Accountant into their finance function.

This high profile and fast paced company are looking for an ambitious and driven newly qualified accountant to join the core finance team taking up an Operational Accountant position.

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

* Ensure that rigorous controls and processes are in place to safeguard business assets and maintain the integrity of financial data and reporting, and that these are adhered to
* Ensure compliance with accepted accounting practice, maintaining a thorough understanding of any changes in Financial Reporting Standards and the implications of these for the business, providing recommendations
* Ensure controls are in place to comply with HMRC regulations, deadlines and submissions including SAO declaration
* Produce management information within the required timescales, including Management Accounts, Balance Sheet reconciliations, Business Review and Board packs, KPIs, dashboards, trackers and forecasts
* Perform regular risk and opportunity reviews through the financial statements and make recommendations to minimise/optimise these
* Provide robust and timely financial reporting
* Review trends and challenge current performance, identifying risks and opportunities within the finance department and the wider business
* Provide a support service to other Finance areas and with the wider business through the appraisal and analysis of financial performance and the implementation of best practice
* Ensure delivery of key Financial measures including the year end audit, statutory accounts and changes in accounting standards. Responsible for the Group accounts
* Develop a strong relationship with external auditors

The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate the following skills and experiences:

* ACA/ACCA Qualified
* Experience in preparation of statutory accounts and tax compliance
* Ability to work cross functionally
* Ability to make recommendations, prioritise and good attention to detail
* Experience in operating in a commercial environment

My client has a proven track record for encouraging their staff to progress up through the business so this role presents a fantastic opportunity for the successful applicant to quickly elevate their career, in this ever-changing and developing company.