Financial Accountant

Company Background:

We are recruiting for a people-based service business operating in a fast-moving and highly competitive sector. They operate throughout the UK with their HQ based in Derbyshire. They are expanding turnover and profit due to their customer centric based approach and top-quality people.

They are a people-based business, so teamwork and collaboration are key personality traits that they look for when recruiting new team members. This is a great developmental role for a candidate looking to develop their career with a business than can provide progression planning and opportunities for professional growth.

The Role:

We are seeking a Qualified Accountant to provide financial reporting, compliance and technical support whilst making improvements to financial procedures and controls. This role will ensure timely reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, as well as taking ownership of VAT, Audit, and taxation matters. The role will also oversee delivery of month end accounts, forecasts, and budgets for designated parts of the business and play a key role in the management and development of junior members of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of annual statutory accounts and managing the year end audit process with the external accountants and co-ordinating the internal workload accordingly
• Lead the month-end close process for agreed areas of responsibility, supported by the finance team, in accordance with agreed timetables
• Ensuring each business within the Group meets all its statutory and financial compliance obligations
• Managing cash flow with responsibility for credit control and working capital management
• Management of banking and funding arrangements
• Management, training and supervision of a small and highly professional finance team
• Maintain and improve financial policies and procedures for all group companies

Candidate Profile:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Strong technical financial accounting knowledge
• Relevant experience within a similar role or from a Practice background
• Good communication and team management skills
• The ability to work efficiently whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to manage your workload working within a fast-paced growing business

Salary and Benefits:

• £50,000 - £60,000 + benefits
• This is a hybrid role that requires 3 days a week in the office