Managing the external audit process, including being the primary point of contact with the auditors
Ensuring accounts are signed off and submitted to Companies House or Charity Commission on time
Preparing financial statements
Responsible for ensuring all income and expenditure (including capital expenditure) is correctly accounted for
Working with the Financial Accounting Officers and Financial Processing team to maintain a strong financial control environment ensuring that monthly reconciliations, checks and reviews are done and compliance with the journals policy
Working with the Finance Business Partnering team to advise departments on appropriate accounting treatments for new and continuing activities
Requirements :
Excellent IT skills, including advanced Excel and strong finance system skills
Good technical financial accounting skills and thorough understanding of relevant accounting standards, including FRS 102 and Charities SORP
Experience gained from working as a financial accountant or external auditor covering all aspects statutory reporting for a large organisation