SENIOR ACCOUNTANT M&A EXPERIENCE / FIXED TERM CONTRACT / BLACKBURN - LANCASHIRE AREA / IMMEDIATE START / SALARY £60,000 - £80,000 + BENEFITS / GROUP ORGANISATION

NC Associates are working in partnership with a group organisation based in Lancashire who are looking for a Senior Accountant on a contract basis to help support the MD and Senior Management Team in delivering robust financial information. As a Senior Accountant you will play a key role in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) process, you will deliver financial analysis and advice, helping to avoid risks. You will be responsible for all financial aspects within the Mergers & Acquisitions process
You will be responsible for ensuring the financial health and stability of the organisation, ensuring that as a commercially focused finance function, supporting internal business partners in the delivery of their strategic and operational priorities.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experienced accountant with 5+ years PQE / Qualified by experience.
• Proven experience as a Senior Accountant or in a similar role within a growing group business
• Strong knowledge of UK financial regulations and reporting requirements with multi-entity experience
• Be a committed team player with and effective leadership skills.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to network comfortably across the business.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively complex financial information to all relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills is essential, further languages an advantage.
• Flexible approach with a positive attitude and high attention to detail.
• Commercial astute with Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on approach with the ability and desire to delve into the detail.

• Develop and implement financial strategies, budgets, and forecasts across all entities to support the company’s growth objectives.
• Provide cashflow projections, monitor working capital and ensure the availability of funds for operational needs.
• Consolidation of management accounts and month/year end
• Improving ways of working to enhance agility, internal controls, and financial procedures.
• Work with external stakeholders, including investors, banks, and auditors, to communicate financial performance and support fundraising efforts.
• Assist in long-term financial planning, including investment strategies, mergers, and acquisitions.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and develop strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities.