Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant Biggleswade £50,000-£55,000

Your new company
We are delighted to be partnering with a well-established international organisation to recruit a Financial Accountant for their finance team based in Biggleswade. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly reputable business operating within a global group environment, offering exposure to statutory reporting, treasury, VAT, fixed assets and financial controls.

Your new role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the financial accounting function and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across the business. Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting treasury activities, VAT reporting and statutory reporting requirements
• Preparing and posting monthly journals, accruals and prepayments
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting month-end close processes
• Maintaining and reconciling the fixed asset register
• Ensuring investments are authorised and accounted for correctly
• Assisting with internal and external audits and providing supporting documentation
• Supporting financial control processes and regulatory compliance requirements
• Assisting with finance projects and system implementation activities
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency
• Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the wider business

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification (although AAT and qualified by experience will also be considered)
• Strong understanding of journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
• Experience using accounting software packages
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn and develop

What you'll get in return

• Salary of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
• Opportunity to join a globally recognised and financially stable organisation
• Exposure to a broad financial accounting remit
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative finance team environment
• Long-term career progression prospects

What You Need to Do Now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or get in touch for a confidential discussion. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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