The Role

The Financial Accountant reports to the Financial Controller and is responsible for the preparation of the Financial Statements based on the general ledger. This involves a good understanding of both accounting and finance to ensure the financial integrity of the Statutory accounts.
Requirements

Key Responsibilities:
• Management of Weekly Accounts process to minimise Weekly to Monthly differences and provide explanations for any significant stock gains/losses
• Management of month end close process to include preparation of journal entries, accruals, general ledger, within strict deadlines
• Preparation of Monthly Reporting Pack, P&L, Balance Sheet
• Preparation of Fixed Assets, Capex and Amortisation schedules
• Preparation of Prepayment/Accruals
• Interco Reconciliation/Sign Off
• Preparation of General Ledger reconciliations
• General Ledger spend Analysis
• Produce reports for the local site senior management team to highlight key business and operational control issues
• Budget process support
• Point of contact for external Financial and Tax auditors
• Ad hoc queries and reports where required
• As with all positions, due to the nature of our business, key responsibilities will evolve and change over time.

The Person

Skills/Experience:

• Part Qualified/Qualified Accountant
• Working knowledge of monthly reconciliations and identifying opportunities for development within existing control procedures
• High awareness of current technical accounting and reporting requirements
• Computer literate with good Excel skills with solid understanding of accounting software principles
• Strong technical ability with financial analysis and reporting skills
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and written
• Excellent understanding of operational controls
• Problem solving skills
• Effective time management, planning and organisational skills

The Package

Benefits
• Benefits App
• Company Pension
• Discounted Health Insurance
• Staff discount
• Permanent Contract
• Free Parking