Financial Accountant

A well known luxury lifestyle group is seeking a Financial Accountant to join its finance team on an initial 6 month fixed term contract.

The business operates a portfolio of premium hospitality, wellness and retail brands and is currently undergoing significant change across its finance function. As a result, this role will play a key part in supporting year end audit activity, strengthening financial controls and improving reporting processes across the Group.

• Acting as a key contact for external auditors and coordinating audit requirements
• Preparing and reviewing audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Reviewing and improving balance sheet reconciliations across the Group
• Investigating and resolving historic balance sheet items
• Supporting the production of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
• Assisting with statutory accounts preparation and compliance requirements
• Supporting wider finance transformation and process improvement initiatives
• Working closely with finance and operational stakeholders across the business

• ACA or ACCA qualified
• Currently working within audit, accounts or financial reporting and looking to move into industry, or already operating within a Financial Accountant position
• Strong technically with a good understanding of statutory reporting and financial controls
• Comfortable working with senior stakeholders and external auditors
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Excel and confident working with financial systems

• Salary up to £60,000
• Immediate start available
• Exposure to a recognised luxury lifestyle group
• Broad role covering audit, statutory reporting and finance transformation
• Excellent opportunity to gain industry experience within a dynamic and growing business

Gravitate values a diverse workforce. Women, people of colour, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply.