Financial Accountant
Chester Zoo / Hybrid
£53,038.58 + Attractive Benefits

As a senior member of the finance team, we’re looking for an experienced, qualified Financial Accountant to lead on producing all statutory financial reports, taxation requirements, treasury management and become a key partner in forthcoming system implementations, as we embark on a significant period of change.

The Role  Financial Accountant

• Preparation of annual consolidated financial statements
• Responsible for balance sheet reconciliation and reporting
• Responsible for daily cash forecasting and treasury management,
• Management of the finance facilities
• Support and work closely with the Systems Accountant 
• Support the Payroll Team
• Direct management of the payroll team. 
• Direct management of the cash office team.

The Package - Financial Accountant

• Permanent opportunity
• 40 hours per week, worked 8.30am - 5pm, Monday – Friday. Some flexibility may be accommodated.
• A salary of £53,038.58 per annum
• Hybrid working is available in this role; 2 days per week can be spent remotely in line with our Hybrid Working Policy.
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Staff pass so that you can visit the zoo during your time off, plus multiple complimentary tickets for your friends and family
• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions up to 9%

Our ideal candidate- Financial Accountant

Due to the demands of the role, it is essential that candidates are experienced and qualified. We are looking for someone who has/is:

• Qualified chartered accountant status (ICAEW, ACCA or CIMA).
• Experience in leading and managing a team of Finance professionals. Prior management of a Payroll team is desirable.
• Experience of producing consolidated management and statutory accounts with detailed knowledge of financial reporting Charity SORP, FRS102 and UK GAAP.
• Detailed knowledge of Gift Aid and Gift Aid compliance.

This role is subject to an Experian background check, which will include a basic DBS check, adverse financial check and identification check.  

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