Financial Accountant

Location: Leicestershire

Role:
Financial Accountant, part time, 20-30hpw Based:
Leicestershire Working Setup: 1 day per week in the office Salary: £40-45k FTE We are recruiting a Financial Accountant for our Leicestershire based client on a part time basis, 20-30 hours per week, with just one day per week in the office. This is a newly created role and the business is looking for an experienced candidate who can come in and really 'make the role their own' which is quite unique in the current market.

This will be a balanced role that still provides challenge, variety and the chance to contribute to a well established and forward-thinking business. Duties Will Include Prepare monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts for all group entities. Lead and complete month end and year end close processes, including consolidated accounts and supporting commentary. Process all key period end adjustments, such as accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, intercompany transactions and financial asset/liability movements.

Provide detailed monthly P&L and balance sheet analysis, highlighting variances against budget and recommending improvements. Oversee VAT returns, bookkeeping, banking and cashflow management. Manage purchase and sales ledgers to maintain accurate financial records. Support budgeting and forecasting activities to aid effective financial planning. Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns. Document financial processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls and improve efficiency.

Ensure accounting practices comply with GAAP and adhere to standards set by the CFO. Suitable Candidates Will Have / Be Formally qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) but Part Qualified & Qualified by Experience will also be accepted Ideally you will have experience using Xero but this isn't essential as training can be provided for suitable candidates Confident is working independently alongside the wider finance team Have the ability to use their own initiative & put forward ideas & recommendations to the CFO Interviews are taking place right away so apply away!