Senior Financial Accountant

**Senior Financial Accountant/Finance Manager** **£400\-450 per day (4\-6 months)** **Hybrid Working (1\-2 days a week in)** My client is a consultancy and are looking for a Finance Manager for 4\-6 months. **Duties Include:** * Oversee the financial activities of the company, ensuring accurate month end and year\-end financial reporting, compliance with tax and VAT regulations, cash forecasting and bank duties. * Responsible mainly for UK business unit along with oversight of smaller entities in India, Hong Kong, and Germany. * Monthly close activities such as journal entries and review of the team’s journal entries * Preparation of monthly reporting including variance analyses with commentary * Ensuring balance sheet is reconciled on a monthly basis with appropriate documentation that is audit ready. * Ensure revenue and cost recognition are aligned with GAAP and IFRS * Streamline month end process to reduce manual elements and to meet 5\-day turnaround * Ensure preparation and timely filing of VAT returns and other tax obligations. * Liaise with external tax advisors and auditors to ensure compliance and optimize tax strategies. * Finance lead for external audits, ensuring all requests are submitted on time with sufficient backup * Develop and maintain robust internal controls and streamline processes in month end reporting * Monitor weekly cash flow and ensure sufficient liquidity to meet operational needs. * Manage day\-to\-day banking transactions, creating disbursements if necessary * Maintain relationships with banking partners and perform bank admin duties * Oversee bank reconciliations and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded. * Manage foreign exchange transactions and mitigate currency risk **Requirements:** * Chartered accountant designation preferred * Strong knowledge of financial principles, practices, and regulations. * Excellent analytical, problem\-solving * Proficiency in financial software * Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. * Ability to work effectively in a fast\-paced, dynamic environment.