Financial Accountant

Are you a qualified practice professional seeking your first move into industry? Or, already based within industry seeking a new challenge?

This Financial Accountant opportunity based in Coventry, delivers great visibility and autonomy as the number two to the Finance Director in the team.

Our client is an innovation-focused global manufacturer, and you will support the UK business operations in delivering excellence in financial control.

This all-encompassing role will focus on all areas of financial accounting with a particular emphasis on general ledger accounting, master data management, fixed assets, treasury control and tax matters.

It presents an opportunity to become a trusted right-hand to the Finance Director, influence key financial decisions, and build a long-term career within a successful business with international exposure.

• Lead and participate in monthly and annual close
• General Ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations and inter-company recharges
• Handle all treasury functions including cash management, liquidity forecasting, daily bank reconciliations, administration & banking relationships
• Responsible for all areas of tax compliance with accurate on-time submissions for VAT and Corporation Tax
• Own the fixed asset register, impairment reviews, depreciation, capitalisation & disposal accounting
• Handle credit control, posting & reconciling customer payments
• External reporting including the annual Statutory Reporting and co-ordinating the audit process
• Responsibility for the company master data together with tracking and reporting on key metrics

• A Qualified professional, either ACCA or ACA (ICAEW) seeking first move from practice
• Or, proven experience in a finance function, with a focus on general ledger financial accounting, month end, tax & treasury
• Own the role, able to support and be a reliable Number 2 to the Finance Director - be their 'right-hand' person
• Confident communication skills at all business levels, both internally and externally

• Great exposure reporting to the Finance Director
• Early Friday finish (2pm)
• Additional benefits including pension & Employee Rewards Programme
• Coventry based, with excellent transport links & free on-site parking
• Opportunity for professional development and progression, if desired.