Technical Accountant

The Technical Accountant will provide technical financial support, advice and information to the Financial Controller and a range of customers and organisations, responding to routine procedural queries as well as non-routine issues and requests.

Client Details

Our client is a national membership body within Public Sector and Government.

Description

The Technical Accountant works in close partnership with the Financial Controller Lead Accountant to:

• Promote good working relationships with the external/internal auditors and contribute to the prompt resolution of any audit queries. Providing support where necessary to senior officers with regard to audit queries.

• Preparing end year accounts to accounting standards and deadlines for all Group Companies. Lead on statutory adjustments to Group accounts (including consolidation).

• Preparation of Quarterly VAT returns in line with current VAT legislation (with support from the Finance Officer - Reconciliations). Coordinate the statutory returns for accounts and taxation (including corporation tax and VAT).

• Completion of Pension Scheme accounting (year end and triennial) and annual returns. Maintain good working relationships with providers, and co-ordinate with Finance Policy team regarding changes to pension scheme accounting and statutory changes.

• Work without close managerial supervision (except in areas of particular technical complexity or sensitivity) with work subject to review on completion. Proactively identify problem areas and work with the business to develop improvements to systems and supporting processes.

• Develop and maintain financial systems data integrity, supporting the design of effective quality financial control across the organisation. Undertake benchmarking activities including analysing and manipulating data sets and presenting them in context to guide decision making.

• Contribute to the design and delivery of training as appropriate to enable a culture of ownership amongst managers with defined financial processes and controls. Take responsibility for maintaining the integrity of specific areas of financial data through operating/supervising associated controls

• Lead, manage and motivate the team, ensuring it is focused on supporting the Client deliver its Business Plan and associated strategies.

Profile

The Technical Accountant Role would compliment a candidate with the following experience:

Qualifications:

• Relevant financial qualification (AAT qualified or CCAB part-qualified or equivalent) or equivalent experience
• Treasury management qualification preferred
• Evidence of exposure to technical accounting for pensions schemes, VAT returns and corporation tax
• Evidence of continuous professional development

Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience of working with complex group structures
• Experience of completing VAT returns
• Experience of the financial management and production of comprehensive reports (e. statement of Group accounts)

Job Offer

• Technical Accountant
• £46,000-47,000
• FTC - 12 month contract
• Public Sector and Government
• London