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Financial Accountant

Barclay Meade
Posted 5 hours ago, valid for 9 days
Location

Fareham, Hampshire PO17 5BL, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a leading aerospace company, is seeking a Financial Accountant & Credit Controller for a fixed-term position.
  • The role requires a Level 3 AAT qualification or part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA, along with experience in a similar finance role, particularly in credit control.
  • Candidates should have strong knowledge of accounting systems, preferably SAP, and excellent skills in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting compliance.
  • The position offers a salary of £40,000 per year and involves managing financial records, cash management, and credit control processes.
  • This role also features a hybrid working model, with three days in the office and two days working from home.

Our client, a leading company in the aerospace sector, is currently seeking a Financial Accountant & Credit Controller to join their Finance department on a fixed-term basis. This dual role involves managing the company's financial records, reporting processes, cash management, and credit control function, ensuring accurate financial accounting and effective credit management practices to support healthy cash flow and compliance with regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for credit control, including implementing new credit management processes
  • Monitor accounts receivable and actively manage the credit control process to reduce debtor days and minimise financial risk exposure
  • Preparation of Monthly Credit Review presentations and meeting notes
  • Weekly overdue forecasting to corporate
  • Liaise with the shared services AR team
  • Engage in trade finance activities, such as liaising with commercial offices and customer support management
  • Organise and conduct weekly forecasting meetings for cash and overdue forecasts
  • Prepare and post accurate monthly payroll journal entries and manage payroll-related returns to HMRC
Job Requirements:
  • Level 3 AAT qualified, or part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent)
  • Experience within a similar finance role, with expertise in credit control
  • Knowledge of and experience with accounting systems, including general ledger experience (SAP preferable)
  • Strong financial accounting entry requirements and financial reporting rules compliance
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office Suite products
  • Excellent analytical, organisational, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Benefits:
  • Opportunity to work in a leading aerospace company
  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Hybrid working model - 3 days in office (including Thursday) and 2 days working from home

If you are an experienced Financial Accountant & Credit Controller looking for a new opportunity to further develop your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.