Chief Accountant

Our client is a technology company based in Kettering, Northamptonshire.

They are looking to hire a new Financial Controller / Chief Accountant to replace the incumbent who is retiring. The role reports to the Finance Director and will also manage a team.

On offer is a very competitive salary and benefits. This is a full time permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire and develop the Finance team based in Kettering
• Functional management of Finance staff based in other offices
• Preparation of annual budgets and monthly forecasts
• Preparation of monthly consolidated management accounts (including review, analysis and follow-up)
• Group Statutory Reporting - preparation of annual Financial Statements for group companies including consolidated accounts. Review foreign accounts prepared locally.
• Working capital management including credit control, forecasting and treasury management
• Liaising with professional advisers including bankers and auditors
• Working with managers to improve performance.
• Working with the Executive regarding financial management of the business
• Ensure effective payroll processes in place
• Ensure all finance related systems are appropriate and updated as required.

Skills Required

• Professionally qualified accountant (ACCA, ACMA or ACA)
• Demonstrable experience of leading and motivating a team
• Disciplined approach to financial controls and reconciliations.
• Experience of producing accounts for multiple group companies
• Experience of producing consolidated accounts for underlying companies held in multiple currencies
• Strong communicator
• Good IT literacy including advanced ability in the use of Microsoft Excel