Are you an experienced finance professional looking for your next opportunity within a well-established business? Castle Employment is recruiting for a Financial Accountant to join a successful organisation based in Howden, East Yorkshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of financial processes, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively within a busy finance team.
Ideally suited to an AAT Level 4 qualified professional, this role offers the opportunity to apply your accounting knowledge in a varied position, supporting accurate financial reporting and the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations.
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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Financial Accountant in Howden employer: Castle Employment Group
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