Financial Accountant

This growing, exciting organisation based in Guildford are hiring a qualified Financial Accountant to join their team. You will joining an international business that has further expansion plans and has a brilliant market reputation. This role will be fully office based, in a newly refurbished space and comes with outstanding working benefits. In addition, this role will suit a newly qualified Accountant or someone with up to 5 years post qualification experience that is looking for a new, dynamic opportunity.

Job Title:          Financial Accountant

Job Type:         Permanent, full time

Location:          Guildford, Surrey

Salary:               £55,000 - £65,000 per annum

Reference no:   15986

Financial Accountant – Benefits

28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Annual salary reviews

Private pension scheme

Long-term disability cover

Life assurance

Annual bonus scheme

Private healthcare 

Financial Accountant – About The Role

In this role you will be reporting into the Financial Controller and will play a vital role in the financial reporting process. You will be working in a medium sized team and will oversee a small transaction finance team. Your key responsibilities will be:

Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting the month-end close process.

Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.

Supporting the year-end audit process, including preparation of audit schedules, and liaising with external auditors.

Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts and tax filings.

Supporting the consolidation of group accounts and working with multiple currencies.

Contributing to treasury management activities.

Mentoring and supporting a small team of Accounts Assistants, providing guidance, and reviewing their work.

Participating in process improvement initiatives and supporting wider finance projects as required.

The successful Financial Accountant will have:

A full accountancy qualification ACA,ACCA or CIMA

3-5 years of experience in a similar financial accounting role

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Strong communication skills and highly adaptable  

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