Financial Accountant

Accountable Recruitment

Posted 5 hours ago, valid for 8 days

Liverpool, Merseyside L96GB, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Financial Accountant position is a 9-month fixed-term contract with a salary range of £50,000 to £55,000.
The role requires a recognised professional accountancy qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
Candidates should have experience in a finance management role, ideally within financial accounting or reporting.
Key responsibilities include managing a team of part-qualified accountants and overseeing the month-end process.
The position offers a hybrid working pattern from Monday to Friday and emphasizes the importance of strong analytical skills and stakeholder management.

Financial Accountant9 Month Fixed-Term ContractSalary: £50,000 - £55,000Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, Hybrid Working

The Role

The Financial Accountant will report to the Financial Accounting Manager and will be responsible for delivering high-quality financial accounting services across the organisation. They will oversee the month-end process, and manage a team of part-qualified accountants.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and support a team of part-qualified accountants
Deputise for the Financial Accounting Manager as required to ensure continuity of leadership
Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies in line with IFRS, and regulatory standards
Oversee the month-end process, including journal reviews and financial ledger accuracy
Ensure timely and accurate completion of balance sheet reconciliations
Review and approve bad debt provisions and support credit control processes
Support statutory audits through preparation of year-end working papers and other relevant documentation
Act as a subject matter expert and provide guidance on complex financial queries
Drive improvements within the financial accounting function through stakeholder feedback and process reviews

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Skills and Experience:

A recognised professional accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
Strong technical accounting knowledge
Experience in a finance management role, ideally within financial accounting or reporting
Sound understanding of relevant legislation and regulatory requirements
High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities to tight deadlines
Strong analytical skills and the ability to deliver meaningful financial insights
Proven stakeholder management experience, both internal and external

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