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Financial Accountant

Absolute Recruit
Posted 16 days ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 3JA

Salary

£45,000 - £48,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A property company in Letchworth is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their finance team.
  • The position offers a salary range of £45,000 to £48,000 per annum, along with benefits and hybrid working options.
  • Candidates should be part-qualified in CIMA or ACCA and possess proven experience in balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset management.
  • Key responsibilities include maintaining the fixed asset register, producing financial statements, and assisting with audits.
  • The role requires excellent organizational skills, strong Excel proficiency, and offers opportunities for study support and further development.
Salary: £45,000–£48,000 per annum, plus benefitsHours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday (hybrid working available).Reports to: Head of FinanceRole OverviewWe're working with a busy property company based in Letchworth, looking for a Financial Accountant to join a their finance function. This position works closely with both finance colleagues and other departments, helping to deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts as well as year-end statutory reporting. The role covers a variety of reconciliations, asset management, reporting, and audit support, playing an important part in maintaining the organisation’s financial health.Key Duties & Responsibilities
  • Maintain the fixed asset register, handling depreciation, additions, and disposals.
  • Review and update monthly development cashflows, liaising with project teams to ensure accuracy.
  • Produce financial statements for managed entities within the group.
  • Support monthly management accounts by preparing journals and other required entries.
  • Compile schedules for property sales and post the associated journals.
  • Assist with internal and year-end audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
  • Prepare and reconcile balance sheets, working closely with the Head of Finance.
  • Complete VAT returns and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
  • Monitor and update cash flow forecasts.
Person Specification
  • Part-qualified CIMA or ACCA (study support offered).
  • Proven experience with balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset management.
  • Flexible and adaptable in approach to tasks and responsibilities.
  • Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail.
  • Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and reporting functions.
  • Awareness of VAT rules and experience in preparing returns desirable but not essential.
  • Knowledge of the property or housing sector is an advantage but not essential.
Benefits
  • Hybrid working & flexible working hours.
  • Study support & further development.
  • Gym membership.
  • On site parking.
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