Financial Accounting & Control Manager

Your new company
A large well known organisation based in central London. The organisation is made up of various entities which are serviced from a central 'shared service' type area. This is a large complex organisation with a large team in place.
Your new role
You will manage the Financial Accounting and Control team within the Finance department, preparing statutory financial reporting for a range of complex entities (incorporating investment, pension scheme, company and charity reporting requirements), overseeing period-end processes, and ensuring strong financial controls and good balance sheet management. Responsible for a small team of qualified financial accountants and Financial Accounting Officers. You will manage, motivate and develop your team to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of statutory financial reporting. Provide oversight of banking, cash management and cashflow forecasting. There is significant opportunity here to get involved in process improvements. The organisation is currently at the beginnings of a finance transformation project which will need the involvement of the entire team (although managed by a project team).
What you'll need to succeed
You will be a qualified accountant with previous experience in a similar role including staff management. You will be a strong technical accountant with experience of liaising with auditors and producing statutory accounts.

• Excellent technical financial accounting skills and thorough understanding of relevant accounting standards, such as FRS 102, Pensions SORP or Charities SORP

What you'll get in return
There is a fantastic team in place here - friendly, experienced and welcoming. You will get the opportunity to work with a well known, interesting and complex organisation - with a lot of opportunity for progression and to get involved in various projects. The organisation work on a hybrid basis - ideally 2/3 days in the office. They offer a competitive pension contribution of 8%-15% non-contributory 28 days holiday, work-life balance and flexibility.
What you need to do now
Please apply ASAP to be considered!

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