At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial accounting, reporting, and compliance in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Company: Join a globally recognised international organisation with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, and long-term career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities for process improvement and efficiency.
- Why this job: Make an impact in finance while developing your skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualified or AAT with relevant experience; strong Excel skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
We are delighted to be partnering with a well-established international organisation to recruit a Financial Accountant for their finance team based in Bedford. 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
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification (although AAT and qualified by experience will also be considered)
- Strong understanding of journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
- Experience using accounting software packages
- 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
- A proactive approach and willingness to learn and develop
What you'll get in return
Opportunity to join a globally recognised and financially stable organisation, exposure to a broad financial accounting remit, ongoing training and development opportunities, supportive and collaborative finance team environment, long-term career progression prospects.
What You Need to Do Now
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