Qualification & Experience:

• ACCA, CA or equivalent
• Minimum 06 years of relevant working experience preferably in UK market with clients

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and reporting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

• Ability to contribute to business planning and decision-making processes.
• Experience in aligning financial strategy with organizational goals.

• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex financial data and trends.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting and analysis.

• Experience in managing finance teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with non-financial departments.

• Expertise in financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, XERO, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Excel).

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to explain financial concepts to stakeholders.

 Job Description:

• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company such as bookkeeping, VAT, CIS deductions, allocation of costs to relevant projects, Project types, bank reconciliations etc.
• Evaluate existing finance functions and implement necessary systems/controls to optimize financial processes.
• Review and approve bills drafted by accounts team on regular basis within accounting system and make sure to record only approved costs.
• Discussing and resolving queries and maintaining strong communication with management, client, staff and suppliers etc.
• Performing account reconciliations and monitoring the account details.
• Regularly monitoring the work being carried out by the team
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end adjustments for prepayments, depreciation, and other financial aspects to facilitate monthly book closure.
• Helping with all business compliance and administration aspects regarding Bookkeeping, UK VAT, payroll, and other accounting requirements.
• Staying up to date about the work carried out by the secondment team and address the issues on an ongoing basis
• Prepare Project costing reports as required by management and ensuring precise allocation of cost and revenue to projects within system
• Prepare VAT returns in a timely manner using MTD and resolve queries related to VAT.
• Prepare CIS returns in a timely manner and highlighting issues.
• Review data provided by HR and prepare monthly Payroll. Ensure timely submission of Payroll, pension etc.
• Forecast, prepare budgets, and perform variance analysis, providing explanations for significant deviations.
• Prepare reports to assist Cash flow management on a weekly and monthly.
• Preparation of monthly or quarterly management accounts to ensure the statutory requirements of the XERO system
• Reporting management on the performance of team members and highlight issues for team building
• Assigning tasks to team members and supervising accounts team and train staff as appropriate
• Review financial data and prepare monthly and annual reports
• Stay up to date with applicable financial reporting standards, tax rates, rules, and regulations to assess their impact on overall financial performance
• Keep abreast of technological advances and accounting software to achieve maximum efficiency in financial operations
• Understand and adhere to industry-related regulations and legislation
• Review the work periodically to maintain accuracy and quality
• Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company
• Following up on deadlines
• Prepare/present financial reports to board members, stakeholders, executives, and clients during formal meetings