Financial Accountant

Description

A newly created opportunity for a technically strong Financial Accountant to take ownership of core financial accounting, statutory reporting, treasury management and audit processes for a dynamic, multi-entity group. The role offers excellent exposure to senior leadership and the chance to shape and improve processes within a supportive finance team.

Client Details

Our client is a respected, fast-moving group with a strong presence in its sector and a reputation for high standards, continuous improvement and a collaborative culture. With ongoing investment in systems, people and processes, the business offers a stable environment while encouraging initiative, accountability and professional growth.

Description

As the Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering accurate, complete and timely financial information for internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include:

Preparation of monthly internal entity reporting for Board review.Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy against third-party support.Management of the treasury function, including 13-week cash flow forecasting, foreign currency activity, bank administration and ID facility oversight.Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting.Leading the external audit process, coordinating queries and ensuring timely completion.Preparation of statutory accounts for the group, supporting the annual audit and Companies House submissions.Managing and developing the Financial Accounts Assistant, providing technical support and fostering a high-performance culture.Supporting wider finance projects and contributing to ongoing improvement initiatives. Profile

The ideal candidate will have:

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification (or equivalent).Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience in statutory accounts, VAT and audit.Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations and delivering accurate month-end reporting.Treasury, cash flow forecasting or banking administration experience (desirable).Strong systems competency; experience with ERP systems advantageousConfident communication skills and the ability to liaise with auditors and senior stakeholders.A proactive, inquisitive approach aligned with the company's values: accountability, teamwork, simplicity, and doing the right thing. Job Offer

Competitive salary and benefits - GBP65-75,000 + benefits which include hybrid working (2dpw in the office), pension, and autonomy.

Ad ID: 5417974274