Chartered Accountant - CA

Job Description: Chartered Accountant (UK) with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Experience

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Chartered Accountant (CA) to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all financial aspects of our UK-based operations, ensuring compliance with all local regulations and accounting standards. A key part of this role is to act as the finance lead for our Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central platform, leveraging its capabilities to drive efficiency, automation, and provide insightful financial analysis.

Core Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Compliance:

• Oversee and manage the end-to-end financial close process, including the preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP (e.g., FRS 102/105).
• Ensure strict compliance with all UK tax regulations, including Corporation Tax, VAT, and payroll-related taxes. Manage the preparation and timely submission of all statutory accounts and tax returns.
• Lead financial audits, acting as the main point of contact for external auditors and providing all necessary documentation and explanations.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central Management:
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• Serve as the in-house subject matter expert for the Dynamics 365 Business Central platform, specifically for financial management modules (General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, etc.).
• Administer and maintain the system's financial configuration, including the Chart of Accounts, posting groups, and dimensions to ensure data integrity and accurate reporting.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process automation and efficiency gains within Business Central, such as automated bank reconciliations, vendor invoice processing, and workflow approvals.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure their processes (e.g., sales, purchasing, inventory) are seamlessly integrated with the finance modules of Business Central.
• Provide training and support to end-users to maximize their use of the system and troubleshoot any financial system issues.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting processes, working closely with department heads to develop realistic and strategic financial plans.
• Provide detailed variance analysis and financial performance insights to senior management, explaining deviations from budget and forecast.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support strategic decision-making, including business cases for new projects, investments, or expansions.
• Leverage Business Central's reporting capabilities and tools like Power BI to create dynamic dashboards and reports that provide real-time financial visibility.

Risk Management and Internal Controls:

• Develop, document, and enforce internal financial controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the accuracy of financial data.
• Perform regular reviews of financial processes and system controls to identify potential risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Manage and reconcile all bank accounts, ledgers, and sub-ledgers, ensuring data accuracy and consistency between all financial records.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Professional Qualification: Must be a fully qualified Chartered Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Experience: Proven post-qualification experience in a UK-based accounting role, with a strong understanding of UK financial regulations, tax laws, and GAAP.
• System Proficiency: In-depth, hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, particularly its financial management modules. Experience with implementation, migration, or significant system configuration is highly desirable.

Technical Skills:

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling).
• Knowledge of the wider Microsoft Power Platform, including Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Apps.
• Familiarity with data management and reporting tools.

Personal Attributes:

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex financial and technical information to non-finance stakeholders.
• A proactive, self-motivated, and detail-oriented approach to work.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹75,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• What is your Expected monthly CTC?

Work Location: In person