I'm delighted to be partnered with one of the premier employers in the East Midlands to recruit for a full time Financial Accountant opportunity.
My client is a huge multi-national specialist manufacturer and retailer boasting excellent benefits, hybrid working opportunities, career progression and a collaborative, encouraging workplace culture.
This is an exciting role suited to a qualified accountant, reporting to the Financial Accounting Manager to provide accurate and timely financial accounting and reporting, while assisting with and driving process improvements
About the role
Working as part of the Head Office Financial Accounts team, responsibilities will include the following:
Financial Accounting and control for fixed/variable cost centre reporting as well as managing underlying transactional processes where relevant
Support with preparation of annual management plan and forecasts
Work with and supporting business functions in your areas of responsibility
Financial accounting and month end closure of trade creditors area of the balance sheet including:-
Supporting purchase ledger supervisor with financial accounting matters
Closure and revaluation of purchase ledger
Adjustments for group reporting purposes
GRIR analysis, maintenance and control
Goods in transit calculations and reconciliations
Intercompany balances uploads and reconciliation via HFM ITM
DPO calculations
Financial accounting and control of central HQ cost recharges
Support with monthly group reporting and preparation of annual statutory accounts
Preparation of information for tax purposes where relevant
Auditor liaison
Drive internal controls and process improvements
Ad-hoc work as and when required
About You
You will be a full qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CIMA) - unfortunately applications from QBE accountants/part-qualified cannot be submitted.
Experience:
Relevant accounting experience covering financial accounting, VAT and tax within a UK organization - essential
Be able to demonstrate solid PQE within industry - essential
Essential Skills:
Good technical financial accounting skills with knowledge of internal controls
A high proficiency in Excel
Good analytical skills, able to interpret data and then communicate findings accordingly
Good communication skills, able to establish and develop relationships at all levels within the organisation
High level of attention to detail
Resilient and flexible in the approach to work and enthusiastic in outlook
Must be flexible and able to work under pressure, often with changing demands / deadlines
Good team player and self-starter
Must have an enthusiasm for process improvements
Experience of SAP is very desirable, although training will be given
What's in it for you?
Salary: £48,000 p/a
Hybrid working available - 3 days in office per week (however for the initial term whilst settling into the business, you will be required in office 5 days per week).
Employee benefits include:
25 days + statutory holidays
Attractive Pension scheme with linked life insurance
Service-related payment
Employee discount scheme
Employee assistance programme
Discounted product vouchers
Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice)
Car purchase scheme (salary sacrifice)
For more information and to express interest in the role, please click apply or contact Aj Blyth at SF Recruitment on (phone number removed) or
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this role and suitable candidates must have full right to work in the UK