Accountant

I am delighted to be working exclusively with a well-established and growing organisation in their search for an experienced Accountant to join their Head Office finance team.
Reporting into the Head of Finance, this is an all-round role, focusing on month end reporting, year end audit and project work.
Key responsibilities include: * Assisting with the monthly management accounts production * Assisting with the production of the year end statutory accounts * Balance sheet control account reconciliations * VAT returns * Accruals and prepayments * Bank reconciliations * Compliance and governance * Providing a detailed & clear narrative with monthly reporting to aid operational decision making * Managing the relationships with external bodies, for example the auditors at year end * Budgeting & forecasting – holding regular meetings with the divisional finance managers, taking a proactive approach to spot potential issues I am looking for: * An experienced AAT qualified experienced accountant, or equivalent * Advanced Excel skills * An excellent communicator, with previous experience of developing strong relationships with none finance staff * Previous experience of the Charitable sector or Education would be advantageous, but not essential The role can offer either full time or part time hours (4 days a week), with exceptional benefits, including flexible working, hybrid working and both generous pension contributions (>15%) and enhanced holiday entitlement