Financial Accountant

The Financial Accountant will play a critical role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of financial information. This role will support statutory reporting, strengthen financial controls, and provide high-quality financial insight to support business performance.

This position requires a detail-oriented, proactive individual with strong technical expertise and a focus on continuous improvement.

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP) and regulatory requirements
• Ensure all reporting is complete, accurate, and delivered within required timelines
• Support the production of statutory accounts and ensure compliance with Group and regulatory standards

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, ensuring completeness and integrity of financial data
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations on a regular basis, investigating and resolving discrepancies
• Ensure robust financial controls are maintained and adhered to across all reporting areas

• Deliver a disciplined and timely month-end close process, including:
• Journal postings
• Accruals and prepayments
• Ledger reviews and reconciliations
• Ensure all month-end processes are completed accurately and within deadlines

• Support internal and external audit processes, providing documentation and responding to queries in a timely manner
• Ensure that audit recommendations are tracked and implemented
• Maintain strong relationships with external auditors and advisors

• Prepare and file VAT and various other statutory filings
• Ensure compliance with relevant tax regulations and work closely with external advisors where required
• Support the preparation and monitoring of cash flow forecasts
• Provide insights into cash movements, ensuring adequate liquidity for operational needs

• Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring:
• Accurate recording of acquisitions and disposals
• Ensure alignment with Group accounting policies and reporting requirements
• Ensure adherence to internal financial policies, controls, and governance frameworks
• Identify and implement opportunities to strengthen processes and improve efficiency
• Support ongoing alignment with Sisk Group standards and ways of working

• Perform variance analysis and provide insight into financial performance
• Highlight key risks, trends, and opportunities to management
• Provide ad hoc financial reporting and analysis to support decision-making

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and standards (IFRS/GAAP)
• Proven experience in financial reporting, statutory compliance, and controls
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight reporting deadlines
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a continuous improvement mindset
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential information
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Strong sense of accountability and ownership for outputs