Financial Accountant

The Role

The Financial Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting timely and compliant financial reporting, and operating within a strong financial control environment. The role plays a key part in the month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring reliable financial information is produced, while supporting continuous improvement within the financial control function.

• Deliver the month‑end close process, ensuring journals are prepared, reviewed, and posted accurately and within agreed deadlines, with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Prepare and complete balance sheet reconciliations in line with agreed timetables, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely resolution.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.
• Manage and coordinate company secretarial (CoSec) submissions and administration, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting analysis as required.
• Support external audit processes, responding to queries and providing documentation within agreed time frames.
• Investigate and resolve finance‑related queries, including those relating to journals, reconciliations, and other ad‑hoc matters.
• Monitor and maintain key financial controls, ensuring a clear and auditable trail is in place.
• Complete VAT returns and assist with other tax‑related activities as required.

• Demonstrated experience supporting month‑end close processes, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Experience working within a financial control and reporting environment.
• Familiarity with audit processes and working with external auditors.
• Understanding of accounting principles and standards.
• Working knowledge of VAT and relevant tax considerations.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve variances.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• High attention to detail with a structured and methodical approach.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Proactive mindset with an interest in improving processes and strengthening financial controls.