Financial Accountant in Hook

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and posting journals, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation and other month-end adjustments.
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances and resolving discrepancies.
• Supporting the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are achieved.
• Preparing and reviewing financial reports to support accurate and timely reporting.
• Maintaining the general ledger and ensuring transactions are coded correctly.
• Reconciling key control accounts and reviewing unusual movements.
• Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and audit schedules.
• Ensuring financial processes comply with internal controls, accounting policies and relevant regulations.
• Monitoring fixed assets, maintaining the fixed asset register and calculating depreciation where required.
• Assisting with VAT returns and other financial compliance requirements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls and reporting accuracy.
• Working closely with colleagues across the finance team to resolve queries and provide reliable financial information.

About You

We’re looking for a motivated and organised individual who takes pride in producing accurate work and can manage competing priorities effectively.

Ideally, you will have:

• AAT Level 4 qualification, or equivalent accounting experience.
• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role.
• A good understanding of financial accounting principles and reconciliations.
• Experience supporting month-end processes, journals and financial reporting.
• Strong Excel and IT skills, with experience using finance systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.
• Good communication skills and a proactive attitude.

What is on offer:

• A full-time, permanent opportunity.
• A competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• The opportunity to join an established and successful organisation.
• A varied role offering exposure to a range of financial accounting activities.
• The chance to develop your experience within a supportive finance team.

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