Financial Accountant in Watford

Our client an oil and gas Operator is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join their Finance team. This is a fixed term 12-month PAYE contract position. The role will be based in Watford.

Responsible for:

• General Ledger, Purchase ledger and Sales ledger.
• Management of all accruals, prepayments and accounting adjustments.
• Stock reconciliation, and the booking of all necessary accounting adjustments.
• Monthly bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile staff expenses and pay in a timely manner.
• Daily banking of receipts and payments into our accounting system.
• The production of the UK & Ireland VAT returns and submission to local accountants for validation.

Reporting:

• Monthly reporting of the financial result of the two entities, UK & Ireland to the Managing Director and head office.
• Quarterly consolidation and reporting to head office of the financial result.
• Periodic reporting of key controls and performance measuring data.
• Adhoc reporting and analysis.

Audit:

• Year end audit preparation and closure of financial ledgers for both UK & Ireland entities.
• Assist with audit request and requirements from auditors to help ensure a timely audit closure.

Controls & Procedure:

• Adhere and comply with group controls, to ensure the finance function is not compromised.
• Share relevant information with head office and international subsidiaries to align strategies and best practices.

Qualifications

Degree level or equivalent,

• Strong technical accounting skills with good day-to-day exposure to accounting processes.
• Able to play a key role in securing the stability and long-term of Client’s by ensuring risk management and control is continually performed.