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Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

The Openwork PartnershipSwindon (hybrid)
30+ days ago
Job description

The opportunity

As Financial Accountant, you'll play a key role within our Finance team working closely with and supporting the Head of Financial Reporting & Control and the Finance Director. You'll be a fundamental member of the wider Finance team, helping to achieve our operational objectives and ensuring that we deliver a high quality and cost-effective service to all stakeholders. This is a hybrid role with two days per week in our Swindon office.  The benefits :

  • Salary - £45,00 - £50,000
  • Bonus scheme - on target bonus - 10%
  • Pension scheme - contribute up to 5% of your salary and Openwork will match you and put in an extra 5%
  • Critical illness cover
  • Income protection - 1x salary
  • Death in service - 4x salary
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy up to an additional 10 days
  • A range of other flexible benefits to include private medical insurance, dental insurance and much more.

Key accountabilities :

  • Support the month end reporting process and subsequent analysis – lead reporting process for smaller subsidiaries
  • Preparation of regulatory reporting for the investment firms and completion of returns for sign-off
  • Finance lead on updating ICARA at least annual or as required, driving ongoing improvements of this assessment
  • Lead audit work of smaller subsidiaries
  • Preparation & review of balance sheet reconciliations
  • Key contact and support for Omnis team providing insight and assistance as required
  • Preparation of MI packs for reporting to the board & presentation of results at management committees
  • Create and maintain successful relationships with internal and external suppliers and customers
  • Respond to ad-hoc queries relating to financial or regulatory reporting

    • What will you need to succeed?

  • Qualified Accountant (ideally ACA, preferably Big 4) with +2 years PQE.
  • Experience of working in a financial accounting role within a large organisation.
  • Previous experience of Financial Services sector, knowledge of relevant legislation and regulation.
  • Experience of HMRC & FCA reporting.
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP experience and knowledge advantageous.
  • Strong people (team and stakeholder) management skills.
  • Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
  • Knowledge of operational cost base and projects financial management.
  • Professional manner; enthusiastic and positive attitude.
  • Highly motivated self-starter.
  • Flexible attitude; willing to support team members with cover and assistance.
  • Ability to build relationships with other business areas and external stakeholders.
  • Competent time management skills; able to prioritise, resource and plan workload; willing to take initiative.

    • Why us?

    We’re a dynamic, fast-paced and growing business with huge ambition. And we believe this is all made possible by the brilliant people who are part of The Openwork Partnership family. We’re investing heavily in the development of our people, continuously striving to give them the platform to reach their full potential.

    We’re also very proud of our culture, having placed in the Top 100 Best Companies to work for again in 2021. The Openwork Partnership values and respects individuality and we are committed to building an inclusive culture and environment where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We believe that you will bring your best self to work if you are trusted to choose when, where and how you do it.

    On top of offering a modern workplace with bags of development opportunities, we also offer a highly attractive benefits package to reward you for your hard work. This includes a competitive base salary, annual bonus, enhanced pension, critical illness cover, income protection and a range of other flexible benefits.