Accountant, Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

Reed Finance are currently assisting an established client in the Crawley are in the recruitment of an Accountant to join their existing team. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will deliver accurate financial reporting, strong operational support, and effective business partnering across the organisation. This role is key to ensuring compliance, supporting decision-making, and improving financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Month-end close including project close, backlog reporting, revenue accruals, and inventory accounting
• Cash flow forecasting and P&L variance analysis
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Review AR/AP, intercompany balances, GRNI/IRGND, and ageing reports
• Support budgeting and provide financial insights to business units
• Assist with quarterly reporting to the parent company and monthly internal reporting
• Support finance projects, continuous improvements, and tax preparation (One Source)
• Assist with year-end audit, JSOX documentation, and statutory account workings
• Support treasury, cash flow monitoring, and intercompany loan processes

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in finance within a large, preferably multi-currency organisation
• Strong numeracy, attention to detail, and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, team-focused approach
• Experience in international environments and understanding cultural awareness
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical reporting skills

• ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified or final stage studier
• Strong Excel and Oracle Hyperion skills
• ERP experience (Baan or SAP preferred)
• Ideally experience with SharePoint and Power BI