Job Description

The Role

This key role will work alongside a world-class Finance team. The position will begin immediately and report directly into the Financial Controller.

As financial accountant you role will involve:

• Actively supporting and promote the standards, policies and procedures of the company.
• Responsibility for preparation of monthly basic consolidated accounts for the group entities.
• Extraction and analysis of data from ERP system.
• Liaising with other site and London accountants where required and reporting to owners team accountants.
• Collecting, coordinating and verifying accounting data in accordance with accounting, tax and commercial legislation, ranging from entry of accounting documents to presentation of balance sheets and other legal declarations.
• Preparation and coordination of statutory audits for entities, along with over-viewing the audit process.
• Ensuring all Tax accounting and associated payments required are made promptly, accurately and that they meet deadlines after allowing for sufficient and appropriate review. Includes review of UK VAT returns prepared by the Assistant Accountant.
• Reviewing the work of accountants and assistant accountants where required or directed and assisting Financial Controller with ad hoc financial accounting work.

The Company

The ideal Financial Accountant will join a driven, meritocratic business, with a highly respected brand name in the market.

They have an impressive history, with a very progressive attitude towards the central role of finance within their organisation.

Salary & Benefits

As well as the day rate of £300-350 per day, it offers a flexible working, a strong work-life balance, a highly collaborative team and an innovative environment.

The team are extremely high calibre, inclusive and sociable

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The ideal financial accountant will be fully qualified accountant (Ideally ACA/CIMA/CA) Strong technical accounting background, with a look to turn more commercial Excellent written and verbal communication skills Good interpersonal skills