Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant – Stevenage

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing organisation to join their finance team based in Stevenage. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to develop their career within a dynamic business environment, gaining exposure to financial reporting, compliance, controls, tax, cashflow management and business partnering activities.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will support a range of financial accounting activities across multiple business entities, including:

• Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting with VAT returns and tax-related analysis
• Supporting cashflow reporting and forecasting processes
• Preparing month-end journals and financial reports
• Assisting with year-end statutory reporting requirements
• Maintaining fixed asset registers and lease accounting records
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities
• Reviewing financial controls and identifying process improvements
• Supporting internal and external audit activities
• Producing ad-hoc financial analysis and management information

• Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification
• Previous experience within a financial accounting role
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls
• VAT experience
• Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• A proactive approach with excellent organisational skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

• Audit background
• Experience with in a multi-entity or shared service environment
• Exposure to construction, utilities, infrastructure or engineering sectors

• Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working (3 days per week in the Stevenage office)
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Exposure to a broad range of financial accounting activities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment