Financial Accountant
Summary: Our client, a leading company in the defence sector, is seeking a Financial Accountant to support the delivery of financial accounting, cash management, and statutory compliance across the business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting

Monthly financial reporting including trial balance, P&L, and balance sheet
Balance sheet reconciliations, including GRNI, receivables, payables, and inventory
Accruals and prepayments
Inter-company reconciliation
Payroll posting and reconciliation with HR

Statutory Reporting

Assisting in preparation of UK and Spanish VAT returns
Assisting in preparation of annual accounts
Assisting in audit requirements

Financial Accounting

Assist with accounts receivable process including allocation and forecasting of cash receipts, organization of factoring, reporting aging of unpaid invoices, reconciliation to the general ledger, and communication with customers
Assist the accounts payable leader in processing payables invoices and supplier statement reconciliations when volume requires
Assist in reconciliation, review, and costing of inventory
Cost analysis and forecasting
Provide support in the preparation of the annual budget
Review and reconcile GRNI, including aging

Education:

Knowledge of Microsoft products, including Word, Excel, Outlook & Power Point
Excellent Excel skills including lookup and pivot tables

Skills and Qualifications:

ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified or qualified by demonstrable experience
Minimum of 2 years financial accounts exposure
Effective verbal and written skills
An eye for detail and high level of accuracy
Strong time management and organization skills
Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines
Ability to work independently as well as with teams
Mathematical, accounting, data analysis, and data entry aptitude

Apply now! If you're a skilled Financial Accountant looking to join a dynamic team in the Finance sector, please apply now with your updated CV.