Rutherford Cross is delighted to be working with a leading professional services firm in order to appoint a Lead Accountant.  This role will report directly to the Senior Accounting Manager and have responsibility for the service delivery to a portfolio of clients in line with agreed client-specific service level agreements.

This position would suit a fully qualified or part-qualified accountant with prior experience working in financial accounting and strong excel skills.

Responsibilities:

• Key client contact and ensuring delivery of all reporting for allocated client portfolio
• Preparation of bespoke monthly/quarterly management reporting based on client requirements
• Preparation of annual/interim standalone and consolidated financial statements
• Highlight potential process improvements and working with the Director of the team to implement
• Support the team with financial analysis
• Provide bespoke financial analysis reporting as per client requirements
• Preparation of investor reporting
• Preparation of VAT returns
• Preparation of CIS returns
• Process and conduct due diligence work and NAV calculations on acquisitions and disposals of entities
• Responsible for compliance with current procedures to ensure SLAs and KPIs are met within agreed timeframe
• Cashflow reporting
• Loan covenant reporting
• Dividend / distribution calculations
• Requirement to attend client meetings and internal meetings
• Responsible for coaching, developing and generally managing junior team members

Requirements:

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g. CA, ACCA or CIMA) or working towards qualification
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• Focused on delivering solutions within agreed timeframes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good time management and prioritisation skills
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Positive attitude/outlook and flexible approach to work
• Ability to remain calm and in control when working under pressure
• Should have experience of preparing financial statements and accounting for transactions in accordance with IFRS and FRS 102
• Property Accounting experience is not required, but would be advantageous
• Experience of working in a business culture that promotes adherence to procedures and controls
• Experience in providing bespoke reports to clients based on accounting information
• Excellent Computer Skills – Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, MS Project and PowerPoint)

On Offer:

• International environment
• Salary up to £40k (dependent on experience)
• Annual bonus, up to 10%
• 36 days annual leave
• Competitive pension scheme
• Enhanced mat-leave and paternity cover
• Hybrid working model
• Flexible working hours
• Permanent contract

For more information please get in touch with Gillian O’Neil at Rutherford Cross.

E: [email protected]

T:+44432482882