At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage financial accounts, prepare statutory reports, and support budgeting processes.
- Company: Global company with over 30 years of experience in the UK.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Flexible working environment with exposure to multiple stakeholders.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced finance team and make a real impact on financial operations.
- Qualifications: ACA/ACCA qualified with strong Excel and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55000 £ per year.
Hays Senior Finance is working with a global company near Widnes which is owned by a larger, International Group. The business has over 30 years of operating in the UK from their modern facilities. Due to ongoing growth and restructuring of the finance department they are looking to appoint a Practice trained, qualified Financial Accountant.
As Financial Accountant you will be responsible for consolidation and statutory support for approximately 20 statutory accounts. The total UK turnover is £400m+ with locations across the UK. You will report to the Group FC with a dotted line to the UK Finance Director. You will also have day-to-day contact with the divisional Financial Controllers and maintain external relationships with the Auditors.
CORE EXPECTATIONS- Consolidation of monthly UK accounts including Income Statement and Balance Sheet (US GAAP)
- Preparation of UK statutory accounts under FRS102
- Budget & Forecast consolidation
- Corporation tax computation preparation
- VAT compliance
- Liaise with internal and external auditors
- Ad hoc reporting for other stakeholders including banking, pension trustees, Group Finance team
- Commercial support to UK Divisional Heads of Finance at month end
- ACA/ACCA qualified from a Top 10 Practice in the UK
- US GAAP experience preferable
- Advanced Excel with the ability to manage large quantities of data
- Strong PowerPoint skills
- Energetic and can be flexible in a fast-moving environment
- Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative
- Experience of working with multiple stakeholders
- Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate technical matters to non-finance employees
- Highly organised with the ability to prioritise a demanding workload
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Financial Accountant - £50-55K in Cheshire, Widnes employer: Hays Accountancy and Finance
Join a dynamic and rapidly expanding global travel organisation that values innovation and collaboration. As a Senior Finance Business Partner, you'll enjoy a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package while working closely with senior leadership on strategic projects, fostering your professional growth in a supportive environment. With clear progression opportunities and the chance to influence business performance across multiple regions, this role offers a meaningful and rewarding career path.
Contact Details:
Hays Accountancy and Finance Recruitment Team
