Job Description:

We are currently recruiting for a Corporate Accountant Manager on a 7 month contract basis.

The main purpose of this role will be to lead on producing the corporate accounts in line with the Companies Act for a public sector business including:

• Production of Financial information for management accounting and statutory reporting purposes, including balance sheet and cashflow, maintaining compliance with external regulatory requirements.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements
• Prepare monthly/quarterly management accounts
• Manage and supervise the team’s daily operations
• Coordinate month-end management accounts and year-end closing procedures
• Prepare documentation and schedules for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and providing necessary support during audits.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls
• Monitor cash flow,
• Generate ad hoc financial reports and analyses as required by senior management to support decision-making.
• Ensure the Companies House statutory filing deadline is met.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities
• Setting, agreeing and managing the year end timetable and communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Drafting the Board reporting to include the management accounts and presenting final accounts for review and sign-off
• Responsible for managing, training and developing a team 

The ideal candidate will be a qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) with experience managing accounts for a Limited Company including leading team members and managing all accounting processes.

The role will be for 7 months initially with the need to attend the office in Preston at least 2 times per week. 

Please apply today for immediate consideration.