Financial Accounting Team Leader Job in Hassocks, West Sussex

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Financial Accounting Team Leader Job in Hassocks, West Sussex

Job Description
My Client has an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accounting Team Leader to join them on a permanent basis! The role will be to oversee and manage the Financial Accounting Team, to supervise and lead the team in meeting company and statutory filing requirements, production of quarterly financial accounts, and reconciliation of financial information.

To promote learning and development within the team. To ensure all data is recorded accurately and efficiently across all company groups and all monthly reporting requirements are met within deadlines.

Role: Financial Accounting Team Leader
Salary: £38,000-£42,000
Location: Hassocks – Driving license is a must due to location!
Hours: Full Time on site

Responsibilities:

Work with members of the Finance Team to drive the production of quarterly and year-end accounts and statutory returns, across a range of group companies
Oversee (and be point of escalation for) all duties of the Financial Accounting team, including:
Making ad-hoc payments, raising ad-hoc invoices
Bank reconciliation, Sales invoice reconciliation
Process credit card expenses, staff expense claims
Monthly production of Finance Department KPI's
Conduct quarterly performance reviews, monitor and encourage staff training
Submitting VAT returns and overseas financial returns (in absence of Financial Accountant)
Ensure required payments are made within deadlines (PAYE, tax, etc.)
Dealing with finance queries that arise during the normal course of business
Financial reporting to internal/external stakeholders as required in the course of business
Actively work with all departments of the business for finance compliance (UK and Overseas)
Correspond with Company Auditors (UK and Overseas)
Control and reconcile assigned Balance Sheet accounts
Ensure targets and objectives are achieved in accordance with appraisals
Understand and adhere to Export Control regulations where relevant
Any other projects and duties as requested

Requirements:

Previous experience managing staff in a Finance team would be advantageous
Previous experience working in Finance Practice would be advantageous, but not essential
Accountancy qualifications or suitably Qualified by Experience
Ability to work on own initiative and as an effective team member essential
Knowledge of MS Dynamics Nav or Quantum would be advantageous, but not essential
Analytical thinking with reporting skills and problem-solving ability
Ability to prioritise and manage workloads
Strong organisation and administration skills with good attention to detail
Self-motivated, flexible with a positive attitude
Excellent communication skills at all levels both written and verbal
Good computer literacy, with good working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook
Confident telephone mannerBenefits

"Privately owned, dynamic & innovative", our client is a world leading independent aviation company where you will have the opportunity to contribute directly to their success.

The company's global HQ is set amongst the rolling hills of the South Downs, a perfect environment to work.

Lunch breaks – You can take a walk around the 1km trim trail which circles the fantastic offices. If games are more your thing, there are board games available for staff to use, as well as an Xbox and computer break out room. If you forget your lunch, you can pick up lunch from the food and coffee vans that visit he premises regularly.

Extras – Free parking & electric car charging available, BUPA healthcare, social events, free fruit, cycle to work scheme and more…

If you are interested in applying for this position and you meet the requirements, please send your updated CV to Hollie Binstead at Line Up Aviation.

Line Up Aviation is a specialist aviation and aerospace recruitment company that has been operating all over the world for more than 30 years. We work with some of the industry's best-known companies and pride ourselves with working to the highest standard of service supported by an ingrained culture of honesty and integrity.

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Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Hassocks, West Sussex
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Hassocks
County: West Sussex
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: £38000 – £42000/annum
Benefits: