£23 Per Hour
Full Time
Temporary
Solihull, West Midlands
Accountancy
Posted 1 day ago
Expires In 28 Days
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Finance Accountant//Full-time//37 hours per week
Based Solihull
Salary £23-£28 p/h (dependent on experience)
Role Overview
Candidate Requirements
Based Solihull
Salary £23-£28 p/h (dependent on experience)
Role Overview
- Assist with monthly management accounts, including cash flow forecasts and contribution statements.
- Maintain and develop finance reports within Q&A and Sun systems.
- Produce accurate month-end reports and liaise with budget holders to review performance and resolve variances.
- Prepare and input budget journals and support annual budget planning.
- Monitor capital expenditure and manage cash flow forecasts, including daily/weekly oversight and investment of surplus funds.
- Prepare financial forecasts, grant claims, and reconcile to the general ledger.
- Lead year-end accounts production and coordinate audit requirements.
- Support and prepare for audits to ensure strong outcomes.
- Supervise and develop the Assistant Management Accountant.
- Deliver high-quality financial services to internal and external stakeholders.
- Improve financial systems and controls for efficiency and compliance.
- Conduct due diligence and credit checks on major suppliers.
- Complete funding body and statistical returns.
- Maintain financial procedures and ensure compliance with controls.
- Provide cover for the Finance Officer and act as a cheque signatory.
- Support organisational values, policies, equality, sustainability, and compliance requirements (e.g. safeguarding, health & safety, data protection).
- Undertake other duties consistent with the role.
Candidate Requirements
- Enhanced DBS
- Qualified Accountant ACCA / CIMA / CIPFA / ICAEW
- Level 2 English and Maths or equivalent
- A proven track record in the production of management accounts
- Experience of preparing year end accounts
- Proven experience of cash flow monitoring and forecasting
- A good knowledge of budgetary control and experience of working with budget holders to resolve queries
- Understanding of computerised accounting packages
- Proficient excel use and excellent report writing skills in financial systems
- Experience of managing financial aspects of capital projects
- Experience of working in the Further Education Sector would be an advantage.