Financial Accountant in Fife

Financial Accountant Core3 is delighted to be working with a growing organisation in Newport to recruit a Financial Accountant . This is a permanent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their experience across financial accounting, tax, payroll and financial controls, with a salary of £40,000-£50,000. Why join our client Our client is an ambitious organisation with a collaborative finance team and a strong focus on getting the fundamentals right. You'll work alongside experienced finance professionals, taking ownership of important accounting processes while gaining exposure to tax compliance, statutory reporting and financial controls. Based in Newport, this Financial Accountant position offers the opportunity to develop your technical expertise, take on greater responsibility and build a longer-term career within a growing business. How you'll make an impact Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring financial information is accurate. Support month-end accounting and maintain reliable financial records. Coordinate corporation tax, VAT and other tax compliance requirements. Maintain statutory and tax reporting schedules, ensuring deadlines are met. Review payroll accounting, PAYE, employee benefits and related reconciliations. Strengthen internal financial controls through documentation, testing and follow-up. Prepare supporting information for statutory accounts and external audits. Review accounting information across international operations and investigate discrepancies. Improve finance processes to increase accuracy, consistency and efficiency. Why you're a great fit You'll have a solid grounding in financial accounting, with experience across areas such as tax, payroll, reconciliations, audit or financial controls. We're interested in candidates who enjoy working with the detail, understand the importance of accurate reporting and want to continue developing their technical accounting skills. Experience in financial accounting, management accounting or a similar finance role. Good understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and accounting processes. Exposure to UK tax compliance, including corporation tax or VAT. Understanding of payroll accounting and related financial controls. Experience supporting statutory reporting or external audits. Strong Excel skills and confidence using accounting or ERP systems. Ability to manage deadlines and identify discrepancies. A proactive approach to improving processes and solving problems. Studying towards ACCA or ACA, or holding a relevant accounting qualification, would be welcomed. What you'll get in return As a Financial Accountant, you'll join a supportive finance team where you can take ownership of your work and continue building your technical expertise. £40,000-£50,000 salary Newport location Permanent position Exposure to financial accounting, tax, payroll and financial controls Opportunity to support statutory reporting and audit processes Experience working with international accounting activities Scope to improve processes and take on additional responsibility Career development within a growing organisation Diversity, Equity