EXPERIENCE YOU’LL GAIN:

• Exposure to financial management and strategic decision-making.
• Hands-on experience in improving financial reporting and forecasting processes.
• Opportunity to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

KEY EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

Essential

• Qualified ACCA/CIMA accountant.
• Extensive experience in a finance or management accounting role.
• Strong technical accounting background, ideally in a leasing environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and vlookups.

Desirable

• Experience working in an FCA-regulated environment.
• Experience using SAP and Sofico Miles.
• Knowledge of technical leasing accounting.
• 3-5 years PQE

“THIS ROLE THAT YOU ARE APPLYING FOR, WILL BE WORKING FOR KINTO-UK LTD WHICH IS A MOBILITY BRAND OWNED BY THE TOYOTA GROUP, OFFICES LOCATED IN PORTSMOUTH. KINTO-UK SHARE THEIR HR FUNCTION WITH TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES (TFS) IN THE UK, HOWEVER THE JOB BEING ADVERTISED WILL NOT BE WORKING DIRECTLY FOR TOYOTA FINANCIAL SERVICES”

The role in a nutshell: The Senior Management Accountant plays a key role in enabling the business to make data-driven decisions. Including accurate and timely preparation of management accounts, financial reconciliations, and reporting. This role requires a high level of accuracy, analytical thinking, and collaboration with key stakeholders across the business to drive financial insights and improvements. The successful candidate will take ownership of financial processes, escalate issues where necessary, and contribute to the continuous improvement of financial controls and reporting standards.
A bit about the Finance Department: we take responsible for maintaining the financial health of the business by ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust risk management, and effective treasury management. The team provides strategic support to the business, ensuring compliance with internal and external financial requirements while driving efficiencies and process improvements.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Management Accounts & Reporting: Assist in the preparation and oversight of management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Financial Controls & Reconciliations: Perform and oversee balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all queries are resolved efficiently and internal financial controls are maintained.
• Treasury & Cashflow Management: Support the management of bank accounts and treasury facilities, including loan management and cashflow forecasting.
• Audit & Compliance: Assist with internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to financial regulations and company policies.
• Data Management & Systems: Support the accuracy of financial data, including system updates such as tax changes and accounting adjustments.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with key stakeholders to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Ad-hoc Analysis & Presentations: Conduct financial analysis and produce reports as required by senior management.
• Governance & Best Practices: Ensure all financial activities align with the company’s accounting policy and procedure manual, reporting any discrepancies.

HOW YOU COULD STRETCH THIS ROLE:

• Process Improvement & Efficiency: Continuously review financial processes, identifying and implementing improvements to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Enhance Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with senior leadership and other departments to provide strategic financial insights and improve overall business performance.
• Strategic Decision Support: Contribute to decision-making by offering in-depth financial analysis and forecasting.