At a Glance
- Tasks: Own core financial accounting activities and deliver accurate reporting.
- Company: Fast-growing business in Hertford with a supportive finance team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for career development.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a defined career path in finance.
- Why this job: Make your mark in a high-quality finance environment with real impact.
- Qualifications: ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified with 5 years' finance experience.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
A well-established, fast-growing business based in Hertford is looking for a technically strong Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This is a broad, hands-on role sitting at the heart of the financial reporting function, offering real scope to make your mark in a high-quality finance environment.
The Role
- Reporting to the senior finance team, you will take ownership of core financial accounting activities across the business.
- Delivering accurate month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting under IFRS.
- Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and journals.
- Supporting technical accounting areas including revenue recognition, accruals, provisions and inventory.
- Maintaining the fixed asset register - additions, disposals, transfers and depreciation.
- Analysing and communicating balance sheet movements and areas of risk to senior stakeholders.
- Supporting internal and external audit through the preparation of schedules, reconciliations and documentation.
- Identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls and governance.
What We're Looking For
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a relevant finance role with solid month-end close exposure.
- Sound understanding of IFRS and core accounting principles.
- Advanced Excel; experience of ERP systems an advantage.
- Strong attention to detail, well organised and able to manage competing deadlines.
- Confident communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders.
What's On Offer
- £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience.
- A collaborative, professional and supportive working environment.
- A genuine opportunity to develop within a sizeable, well-run finance function offering a defined career path.
Financial Accountant in Hertford employer: Vitae Financial Recruitment Limited Careers
Join a well-established and fast-growing business in Hertford as a Financial Accountant, where you will thrive in a collaborative and supportive work environment. With a focus on employee development and a defined career path, this role offers the chance to make a significant impact within a high-quality finance function while enjoying great benefits and hybrid working options after probation.
Contact Details:
Vitae Financial Recruitment Limited Careers Recruitment Team
