Financial controller / senior accountant - united kingdom, northampton, northamptonshire

qualifications and experience • professionally qualified accountant (acma/aca/acca) • a minimum of 5 years post qualification experience • a minimum of 3 years experience in an industry (preferably manufacturing) environment • proven experience of leading a multi-disciplined finance team • proven experience as either lead finance person on a site, or potentially as a number 2 to a senior (fd/fc) finance role • experience in production of annual statutory accounts • knowledge of uk vat from a practical perspective. an awareness of overseas vat implications and reporting requirements. • experience in engagement with a business management team as a provider and owner of financial management information • experience as user of an integrated erp system special aptitudes • confidential in all matters • professional approach, coupled with strong interpersonal skills. • commercially minded, understanding the purpose and usefulness of financial information for business decision making • excellent planning, organisational and time management skills • excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills • strong it skills • ability to make sound business judgements on the spot • awareness of small business needs • ability to work on own initiative • ability to work in, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment • ability to work co-operatively with others to complete tasks and implement process improvements • determination to improve, grow and contribute to the departments success • a creative thinker not afraid to suggest new ways of doing things • knowledge of microsoft packages disposition • flexible and cooperative attitude • approachable, professional manner • integrity, attention to detail • an assertive but calm demeanour • self-motivated • ability to listen to customer needs and respond accordingly requirements • good timekeeping and attendance record • willing to be flexible with hours to ensure tasks are completed on time • neat and tidy appearance • completer/finisher any employee may be asked on occasion to perform additional or unrelated duties, after appropriate training has been given, if required

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