Job description
Learn about the role, responsibilities and what the employer is looking for.
Financial Accountant | Sandy | £50,000-£55,000
Your new company
We are delighted to be partnering with a well-established international organisation to recruit a Financial Accountant for their finance team based in Sandy. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly reputable business operating within a global group environment, offering exposure to statutory reporting, treasury, VAT, fixed assets and financial controls.
Your new role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the financial accounting function and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across the business. Key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting treasury activities, VAT reporting and statutory reporting requirements
- Preparing and posting monthly journals, accruals and prepayments
- Performing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting month-end close processes
- Maintaining and reconciling the fixed asset register
- Ensuring investments are authorised and accounted for correctly
- Assisting with internal and external audits and providing supporting documentation
- Supporting financial control processes and regulatory compliance requirements
- Assisting with finance projects and system implementation activities
- Identifying opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency
- Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the wider business
What you'll need to succeed
- CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification
- Strong understanding of financial accounting
- A background in audit
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders
- Comprehensive knowledge of VAT
What you'll get in return
- Opportunity to join a globally recognised and industry leading organisation
- Exposure to a broad financial accounting remit
- Supportive and collaborative finance team environment
- Long-term career progression prospects
What You Need to Do Now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or get in touch for a confidential discussion. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk