Job Description
Financial Accountant\n Location: Nottingham (Hybrid)\n Department: Finance\n\n We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join their dynamic Finance team in Nottingham. In this role, you will work closely with the Group Financial Controller to ensure strong control over the balance sheet, providing internal assurance and safeguarding the delivery of statutory audit submissions.\n\n Key Responsibilities:\nControl: Responsible for preparing monthly accounts, ensuring reconciliations are accurate and that necessary controls are in place. You will manage balance sheet packs, prepare specific reconciliations, and review those prepared by other teams.
You will also handle month-end close, including preparing schedules for internal reporting.\n\nExternal Audit: Assist (or lead) in the audits for the Group, UK, Danish, and Swedish entities. Provide accurate information and prioritise audit requirements to minimise time and cost.\n\nTax: Prepare VAT returns, ensuring compliance with legislation and reconciling all VAT balances. You will also manage withholding tax transactions and analyse PAYE Settlement Agreements.\n\nInsight: Prepare cash flow forecasts, providing detailed analysis of actual vs.
forecasted positions. You will also liaise with Members Advisors to resolve any member-related queries, especially concerning drawings and distributions.\n\nAd hoc duties as needed to support the Finance team.\n\nRequirements:\nAdvanced Excel skills (pivot tables, logic formulas, and look-ups).\n\nProficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).\n\nA relevant qualification such as ACCA/ACA/CIMA, along with relevant experience in finance.\n\nExperience with VAT returns and working with audits.\n\nStrong knowledge of finance systems.\n\nExperience in a dynamic finance environment, managing various tasks and responsibilities.\n\nExceptional time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise.\n\nExcellent communication skills and a proactive, personable approach.\n\nA willingness to learn new skills and deepen your understanding of the industry.\n\nIndustry experience is desirable but not essential.\n\nWhat We Offer:\nFlexible working policy (2 days in the office per week, full-time in the office initially for training and integration).\n\nCompetitive salary and discretionary annual bonus.\n\nEnhanced pension scheme, parental leave, birthday leave, and salary sacrifice options.\n\nHealth care packages, discount vouchers, and cycle to work schemes.\n\nAnnual leave purchasing/selling and company away days.\n\nOpportunities to engage in charitable work with one paid day off per year.\n\nAccess to wellbeing resources including healthcare, mental health support, virtual yoga, and mindfulness sessions.\n\nOur client is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and stimulating workplace. If you're looking for an opportunity to grow and develop in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you!\n\nCherry Professional are recruiting for this opportunity on behalf of our client.
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