As Financial Accountant, you will provide key support to the Financial Controller (FC) in maintaining the group's financial control environment, statutory compliance, and reporting processes. The role offers broad exposure across financial accounting, including stock and fixed asset accounting, month-end reporting, audit support, and budgeting activities. It is an excellent opportunity for an ACCA/CIMA studier (or equivalent) looking to develop practical experience within a fast-paced and growing business environment.
Key responsibilities
Assist the Financial Controller with the preparation and consolidation of group accounts in accordance with UK GAAP, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and key ledgers
Support the accounting, tracking, and reporting of fixed assets, including additions, disposals, and depreciation
Assist with stock accounting and inventory reconciliations, ensuring accurate valuation and reporting
Complete statutory compliance activities and support the preparation of VAT, corporation tax, and other statutory filings
Help coordinate the statutory audit and liaise with external auditors
Work with the FC to review and improve internal controls across the group
Help monitor daily and weekly cashflow (multi-currency), ensuring accuracy and flagging any variances
Support with the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles providing variance analysis and insights
Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and reports as requested by the Financial Controller to support strategic projects, investment appraisals and operational performance
Maintain clear documentation of financial processes, controls, and treasury procedures
About you
Actively studying towards ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent)
Experience in finance, accounting, or audit environments is preferred
Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP
Strong Excel and IT skills (Experience with Microsoft NAV desired but not essential)
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Effective communicator able to work with both financial and non-financial colleagues
Proactive, eager to learn, and able to prioritise multiple tasks
Ability to take direction and support the FC in a variety of projects
What you can expect
25 days holiday excluding public holidays increasing after 2 years' service and the option to buy additional days
Personal bonus of up to 5% of salary, based on performance against key objectives
Company bonus of up to 15% of salary
Company pension scheme matching up to 5% of contributions
18 weeks enhanced maternity leave and 4 weeks paternity leave.
Cycle to work & electric car scheme
Healthcare cash plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Birthday day off
Travel insurance
Employee wine discount
Retail, wellbeing, technology, and travel discounts
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Key responsibilities
Assist the Financial Controller with the preparation and consolidation of group accounts in accordance with UK GAAP, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and key ledgers
Support the accounting, tracking, and reporting of fixed assets, including additions, disposals, and depreciation
Assist with stock accounting and inventory reconciliations, ensuring accurate valuation and reporting
Complete statutory compliance activities and support the preparation of VAT, corporation tax, and other statutory filings
Help coordinate the statutory audit and liaise with external auditors
Work with the FC to review and improve internal controls across the group
Help monitor daily and weekly cashflow (multi-currency), ensuring accuracy and flagging any variances
Support with the annual budgeting and forecasting cycles providing variance analysis and insights
Prepare ad hoc financial analysis and reports as requested by the Financial Controller to support strategic projects, investment appraisals and operational performance
Maintain clear documentation of financial processes, controls, and treasury procedures
About you
Actively studying towards ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent)
Experience in finance, accounting, or audit environments is preferred
Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP
Strong Excel and IT skills (Experience with Microsoft NAV desired but not essential)
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Effective communicator able to work with both financial and non-financial colleagues
Proactive, eager to learn, and able to prioritise multiple tasks
Ability to take direction and support the FC in a variety of projects
What you can expect
25 days holiday excluding public holidays increasing after 2 years' service and the option to buy additional days
Personal bonus of up to 5% of salary, based on performance against key objectives
Company bonus of up to 15% of salary
Company pension scheme matching up to 5% of contributions
18 weeks enhanced maternity leave and 4 weeks paternity leave.
Cycle to work & electric car scheme
Healthcare cash plan
Employee Assistance Programme
Birthday day off
Travel insurance
Employee wine discount
Retail, wellbeing, technology, and travel discounts
#J-18808-Ljbffr
