Statutory Accountant - Medlock Partners Limited : Job Details

Statutory Accountant X2Full Time (Office Based)Paying £55-60kContract – 24 MonthsOur client is looking to recruit 2 Qualified Accountants to join them on a 24 month contract. Reporting into the Head of Finance, you will be responsible for identifying solutions to close both the gap in resources to maintain essential ‘business-as-usual’ finance processes, and to achieve a return to the preparation, audit and submission of accounts within set and agreed timescales. You will also support ongoing challenges including the need to achieve a balanced budget with a realistic and deliverable cost improvement programme.Key responsibilities of the Statutory Accountant:

• Support the head of finance with monitoring the timely completion of the month and year end accounts timetable.
• Production of draft financial statements for subsidiary entities under the direction of the head of finance.
• Production of draft financial statements for the central funds including the preparation of comprehensive working papers.
• Support the head of finance with responding to external audit queries.
• Preparation and submission of VAT and other tax returns and the detailed review of the taxation implications of the rationalisation of the archdiocesan subsidiary company structure.
• Support the head of finance with the project management of the transfer of the main finance system to the cloud, ensuring that business continuity is maintained.
• Lead on the reduction in the number of bank accounts including the delivery of training on internet banking
• Responsibility for undertaking audits as directed by the head of finance.
• Updating and preparation of standard operating procedures for key financial processes as directed by the head of finance.

If you are interested in this position and feel your experience matches the criteria then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Andrew Davison.Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the North West of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.