An excellent opportunity has arisen for an ambitious financial accountant to join a growing organisation. This is a varied role, supporting financial reporting, management accounts and financial control while working closely with senior management and operational stakeholders.
The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring accurate and timely financial information, supporting business planning and identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and support monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting, including journals, accruals, prepayments and management accounts.
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, maintain accurate financial records and oversee general ledger activities.
- Support the annual budgeting process, financial forecasts and ongoing financial planning.
- Investigate financial variances, analyse performance and provide meaningful financial insights to support business decisions.
- Maintain effective financial controls and assist with audit requirements, statutory reporting and compliance.
- Work closely with operational, commercial and senior management teams, providing financial information, guidance and support.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting systems and controls, while contributing to finance projects and ad hoc reporting.
- Provide support and guidance to finance team members, with potential to take on additional supervisory responsibilities as the team develops.
Key Requirements:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- 1-2 years' post-qualified experience or relevant industry experience.
- Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Experience with month-end processes, management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Exposure to budgeting, forecasting and commercial finance.
- Strong Excel skills and experience using ERP or accounting systems.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with non-finance stakeholders.
- Proactive, detail-oriented and comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
