About this role
Your new role
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established finance team in a key role supporting the integrity of financial reporting. As Financial Accountant, you will take responsibility for general ledger activities, ensuring accurate financial records and supporting both month-end and year-end processes.
You will play a vital role in maintaining compliance with accounting standards, supporting audit requirements, and contributing to continuous improvement across finance processes. This is a varied position offering exposure to both statutory and management reporting, with the opportunity to add value through process enhancements and strong financial control.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and post journals and support the month-end close processCreate and implement a new balance sheet reconciliation processPerform and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completenessAssist with the preparation of management accounts and statutory financial statementsSupport external and internal audit processes and ensure audit readinessEnsure compliance with accounting standards and internal controlsContribute to ongoing process improvements within the finance functionMaintain accurate and up-to-date financial records across the general ledger What you'll need to succeed
Previous experience in a Financial Accountant or similar roleStrong understanding of financial reporting and accounting standardsExperience with general ledger accounting and reconciliationsConfident using Excel and finance systems/ERP toolsStrong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines What you'll get in return
Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 from home)Accessible office location with great transport linksExposure to a broad range of financial reporting activitiesOpportunities to contribute to process improvement and developmentA supportive and collaborative team environmentAn opportunity for the role to become permanent What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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