£36000 - £37000 Per year
Financial Accountant
Permanent,Full-time
Job Description
- Completion of month end tasks in line with the high-level month end timetable and the detailed month end checklists.
- Preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations in line with company standards and deadlines with the effective resolution of any issues.
- Assistance with the half year, interim and year end audit process with preparation of information for external auditors.
- Provide cover and assistance to the wider finance team and assist in any other ad hoc projects as required, including exploring better ways of working with the Finance team.
- Assistance with the implementation, maintenance and improvement of month end processes and internal controls to meet the demands of a rapidly growing business.
- Promote a culture of best practice across by ensuring all work is completed to the highest standards and sharing improved ways of working.
- Strive to create efficiencies in the day to day working practices of staff.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Minimum of “part qualified” (final level remaining) of a relevant financial qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
- At least three years’ experience in a Finance Department role with involvement in preparing balance sheet reconciliations
- Good understanding of business structure and the importance of accuracy of nominal ledger postings
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- Strong investigatory, analytical and problem solving skills with a keen eye for detail
- Work under tight deadlines within a small team and help others within the team wherever possible
- Proactive approach to work
- Strong communicator - able to liaise with colleagues across UK and Europe
Reference no: 111055