Financial Accountant

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Location: Warwick, UK

Remuneration: £55,000 - £60,000 per annum

Contract Details: Permanent, Full Time (with an early finish on a Friday)

Responsibilities:

• Own the month-end reporting process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to the Group
• Take responsibility for statutory reporting and tax compliance
• Conduct month-end procedures, including ledger closure and processing of journals
• Maintain certain balance sheet accounts and prepare/review balance sheet reconciliations
• Support monthly submissions to the Group and assist with board pack preparation
• Manage the accounting process and assist with stock accounting
• Assist with budget preparation and ownership of budgeting/forecasting for balance sheet and cash flow
• Manage the sales and purchase ledger, review balances, and monitor bad debt provision
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations, including preparation of year-end tax pack and VAT returns
• Oversee the year-end audit process and preparation of statutory accounts

Requirements:

• ACA or ACCA qualified with a strong understanding of UK Accounting Standards and the audit process (will consider Qualified by Experience)
• Two or more years of experience in an accounting role for a £100m+ turnover company, preferably in manufacturing
• Experience in preparing statutory accounts under FRS102
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills and the willingness to travel throughout the UK and to overseas offices