Financial Accountant

Stevenage, Hertfordshire
£30000 - £40000/annum Benefits

Financial Accountant
Stevenage | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home)
Up to £40,000 + Benefits

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing organisation for a Financial Accountant to join their finance team based in Stevenage.
This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to develop their career within a dynamic business environment, gaining exposure to financial reporting, compliance, controls, tax, cashflow management and business partnering activities.

The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will support a range of financial accounting activities across multiple business entities, including:

  • Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
  • Assisting with VAT returns and tax-related analysis
  • Supporting cashflow reporting and forecasting processes
  • Preparing month-end journals and financial reports
  • Assisting with year-end statutory reporting requirements
  • Maintaining fixed asset registers and lease accounting records
  • Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities
  • Reviewing financial controls and identifying process improvements
  • Supporting internal and external audit activities
  • Producing ad-hoc financial analysis and management information

About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

  • Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification
  • Previous experience within a financial accounting role
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls
  • VAT experience
  • Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • A proactive approach with excellent organisational skills
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

Desirable Experience

  • Audit background
  • Experience within a multi-entity or shared service environment
  • Exposure to construction, utilities, infrastructure or engineering sectors

What's on Offer

  • Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
  • Hybrid working (3 days per week in the Stevenage office)
  • Career development and progression opportunities
  • Exposure to a broad range of financial accounting activities
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment

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