Senior Accountant

Overview: We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Financial Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will assist with day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic financial environment. Key Responsibilities: Financial Record-Keeping: Compile monthly management accounts and maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records. Transactional Processing & Account Reconciliation:  Handle daily transactional processing, including the posting of general journal entries, and perform regular Balance Sheet reconciliations.  Invoicing and Payments: Assist with invoice preparation, payment processing, and receivables tracking, serving as the primary contact for procure-to-pay processes and overseeing of the creditors function Process Optimisation:  Proactively gather information and continuously seek opportunities to enhance processes within the finance team, ensuring optimal team performance. Financial Reporting: Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.  Compliance : Ensure adherence to accounting policies, company policies, tax regulations, and other relevant policies and regulations. Cash Management:  Assist with operational treasury execution. Audit Support:  Assisting with external audits in conjunction with the Financial Manager. Stakeholder Management:  Build and maintain effective relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.  Month-End & Year-End Close Processes:  Support month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Tax preparation and support:  Assist with VAT, income tax, and other statutory return preparation and submissions. Ad Hoc Duties:  Perform other financial and administrative tasks as required.

Excellent in English Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Experience: 4-7 years of experience in accounting or finance  Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Familiarity with accounting software (Xero) is a plus. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent organisational and time-management abilities. Effective communication and interpersonal skills.