FTC Accountant/Bookkeeper

• Manage debt collection processes, monitor aged debt and support the timely recovery of outstanding balances.
• Prepare management reports, financial analysis, budgets and rolling cash flow forecasts.
• Support finance projects, including process improvements, system enhancements and reporting developments.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and ensure financial transactions are recorded promptly and accurately.
• Prepare daily invoices and oversee month-end, quarter-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Complete bank, balance sheet and fixed asset reconciliations, ensuring financial records remain accurate and up to date.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and provide supporting information for external audits.
• Support the preparation of annual budgets and financial plans, working closely with budget holders and senior management.
• Respond to finance-related queries from senior stakeholders, providing accurate and timely financial information.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of financial controls, reporting processes and operational efficiencies.

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent), or possess significant relevant accounting experience with demonstrable senior-level capability. You'll have strong experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and management accounting, together with advanced Excel skills and experience using cloud-based accounting systems such as Xero or similar. You'll be confident working independently, managing competing priorities and delivering improvements within fixed timescales, while possessing excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills. Experience supporting finance transformation projects and working within healthcare, public sector or not-for-profit environments would be advantageous.