Job Ref: 213939487

Date: 2021-06-09 15:56:36

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Senior Accountant
Location: Stokenchurch, Buckinghamshire, HP14 3SX
Salary: Competitive, DOE
Contract: Full time, Permanent
DEKRA is the world’s leading vehicle testing and inspections organisation, with over 42,000 employees in more than 50 countries.
The core activities of the global DEKRA business involve vehicle inspections and testing, automotive solutions and claims management.
Working as part of the Finance Team in a busy Finance department based at Head Office, you will take responsibility for supporting the Finance Director with day-to-day finance tasks as well as overseeing all UK management reporting and reviewing nominal ledgers.
This role covers, the following 2 UK companies DEKRA Claims Services UK and DEKRA Loss Adjusters & Surveyors.
This role requires meticulous attention to detail and commitment in meeting deadlines.
You will also be required to deputise for the FD on a regular basis, working closely with the UK Managing Director and the MD’s of each of the 2 business units.
In addition to this, you will be responsible for:
* Ensuring month end procedures are implemented and followed
* Production of annual management accounts package and reports (including rolling forward each year)
* Reconciliation of control accounts in all companies
* Regular review of the nominal ledger to ensure accurate posting
* Production of year-end audit file and information
* Identifying area's which require additional analysis
* Overseeing enquires and supply of information for other departments within the company
* Providing professional and effective services to internal and / or external customers, to meet customer expectations
* Working together with other departments to identify any process improvements and improve standards, efficiency and profitability
* Timely and accurate production of the monthly management accounts within set guidelines
* Accurate and documented reconciliation of all control accounts with all discrepancies investigated and rectified
* Formal month end procedures implemented, followed and completed on a monthly basis
* Reports produced in a timely manner and in a comprehensive format to allow analysis of sales and expenditure
* Heads of departments are supplied with P&L information where required in a timely and comprehendible format
Essential Knowledge and Experience:
* ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
* Sage Line 50 Accounts
* Use of Excel at an intermediate level
* A wealth of experience within a similar role
You will possess:
* Honesty and integrity qualities
* Careful attention to detail and strong organisational skills
* A high standard of written English and excellent grammar
* Excellent numerical skills with the ability to analyze information and prepare reports
* A hardworking and reliable attitude, able to work autonomously but collaboratively
* The drive to continually improve
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on “APPLY” today, forwarding an up to date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.
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