Financial Accountant

Reference: 4796616

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Biggleswade Salary: 50,000 - 53,000 (per annum)
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Permanent Working pattern:
Full time Industry: Manufacturing & Production / Part Qualified Accountant Company:
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Tom Naughton Hays office:
Milton Keynes — First Floor, ll Exchange Square, North Fourth Street, MK9 1HL
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Email: tom.naughton

Financial Accountant | Biggleswade | 50,Your new company

We are delighted to be partnering with a well-established international organisation to recruit a Financial Accountant for their finance team based in Biggleswade. 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 VLOOKUPsExcellent attention to detail and organisational skills

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholdersA proactive approach and willingness to learn and develop

What you'll get in return

Salary of 50,000 - 53,000 per annum

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 If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or get in touch for a confidential discussion. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4796616 - Tom Naughton