Job Description

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA with some post qualification experience and a proven track record in a Financial Accounting post.

Working closely with the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant will play a crucial role in supporting the wider business with expenditure, cash flow, stock and year end.

The role of Financial Accountant will include:
• Provide data analysis and commentary to senior management to support crucial decisions
• Prepare the balance sheet pack for review
• Review central overheads monthly and post journals
• Assist in audit preparation for year end audit
• Prepare budget and quarterly forecast for the overheads
• Monitoring capital expenditure
• Investigating general ledger accounts, handling queries and explaining variances
• Monitor, reconcile, review and report spend
• Preparation for year end and external audit
• Managing a small team

With experience of the above, you will be able to lead a team and deliver results using your knowledge to create business awareness and solid relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Experience of SOX is desired, whilst strong interpersonal skills are essential for the role.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities