Financial Accountant

Your new company

Our client is the UK arm of a global manufacturing business. Based at the Wigan site, you will work with an experienced Financial Controller and motivated finance team in this ideal role for first time mover from practice.

As Financial Accountant for this busy and complex business, you will be responsible for all financial compliance and reporting for the UK entity. At year end you will prepare statutory accounts to FRS
102 and will be the primary liaison point for the auditors. You will update the business on any technical accounting matters that are relevant and will be responsible for VAT returns and corporation tax schedule completion. You will review financial controls and look to improve efficiency and processes where possible. In addition you will oversee compliance from a finance and taxation standpoint.

We are looking for a qualified accountant who has strong experience of either preparing or auditing statutory accounts. You should have a strong technical accounting knowledge, in particular around FRS 102. Strong interpersonal skills and a willingness to collaborate with other departments is essential for this role.

• In addition to a competitive salary and benefits package, the company operates a hybrid working policy offering flexibility and work life balance.

This is an excellent first move for an accountant looking to move from practice to industry. You will develop practical financial reporting skills that will form the basis of your career in industry.