Senior Financial Accountant (FTC)

We exist to create positive change for people and the planet. Join us and make a difference too!

Job Title: Senior Financial Accountant

Location: UK - Remote
Type: Fixed Term Contract- initially 6 months

About the role:

The Senior Financial Accountant is responsible for Financial deliverables i.e. Financial reporting, data analysis, creditor payments etc. This role will be responsible for producing accurate Financial Reports and assisting in the short and long-term financial goals of the finance department.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including variance analysis, query resolution, month-end journals, and month-end reconciliations.
• Ensure all weekly and monthly payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual budget and provide support on ad hoc projects as required.
•  Ensure intercompany loan accounts are agreed and balanced on a monthly basis.
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and ensure accurate record-keeping.
• Complete and submit VAT201s, EMP201s, EMP501s, and other statutory and compliance filings.
• Ensure a robust control environment is in place across all areas of the business and collaborate with Financial Business Services to optimise shared service transactional activities in South Africa.
• Provide guidance and support to internal and external stakeholders regarding financial information.

To be successful in the role, you will: 

• Fully qualified ACA, CIMA, or ACCA, with significant experience in a similar role.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, reporting requirements, and SAP (desirable).
•  Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organisational, and time management skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and client service skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Exceptional professional ethics, integrity, and the ability to build productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Grow your career and expand your skills and knowledge. At BSI, we offer opportunities to work across industries and across the globe. You’ll benefit from the different perspectives and experiences of your international colleagues, as well as ongoing training and development. We offer flexible working, as well as 27 days’ annual leave, paid sick leave, bank holidays, health insurance, life insurance, pension plan with company contribution, car allowance (dependent on role), income protection, paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, paid parental leave, adoption leave, compassionate leave, paid bereavement leave, learning and development opportunities, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle. 

The guide salary for this role ranges from £42,400.00 to £53,000.00 per year. Your actual pay will be based on factors including your experience and expertise.

We’re building an organisation that meets the challenges of tomorrow. Want to grow with us?

We exist to have a positive impact. Our people influence international thinking and action on important issues. Our 86,000 customers are based in 193 countries across the globe.

Now we’re taking on society’s biggest challenges. We’re developing standards and guidelines that will help our customers get to net zero, and we’re defining the way new technologies such as AI impact all our lives.

We’re focused on our future – and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us as we take on the challenges of tomorrow. At BSI, you’ll find a workplace where everyone can flourish and thrive, where innovation is encouraged and where learning is part of your everyday. You’ll contribute to work that shapes industries and enhances lives – and you’ll take pride in what you do.

We’re looking for passionate people who want to make a difference in a purpose-led organisation. If that sounds like you, apply now. Together, we can help create a better society and a more sustainable world.

D&I Policy

The world needs fresh thinking and new perspectives to tackle its biggest challenges. It’s why, at BSI, we’re committed to creating a collaborative environment where everyone can contribute. Whatever your background, experience or outlook, here you can be your best self and do your best work.

If you have a disability or a health condition, please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.

#LI-FB1

#LI-Hybrid

About Us

BSI is a business improvement and standards company and for over a century BSI has been recognized for having a positive impact on organizations and society, building trust and enhancing lives.
 
Today BSI partners with more than 77,500 clients in 195 countries and engages with a 15,000 strong global community of experts, industry and consumer groups, organizations and governments.
Utilizing its extensive expertise in key industry sectors - including automotive, aerospace, built environment, food and retail, and healthcare - BSI delivers on its purpose by helping its clients fulfil theirs.
Living by our core values of Client-Centricity, Agility, and Collaboration, BSI provides organizations with the confidence to grow by partnering with them to tackle society’s critical issues – from climate change to building trust in digital transformation and everything in between - to accelerate progress towards a better society and a sustainable world.

BSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.