Financial Accountant

Colwick Source: WhatJobs

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Overview

In this Financial Accountant role you will support accurate financial reporting, balance sheet control and governance across UK entities. You’ll own month-end activities, reconciliations and audit readiness, while maintaining strong controls and tax compliance. You will work with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to improve and standardise processes. You will act with initiative and work independently to resolve discrepancies and drive timely closes. This role offers broad exposure to financial accounting, reporting and compliance within a supportive, process-focused environment.

Responsibilities

Lead financial control for smaller UK entities and support service delivery with GBS
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes
Post journals in line with Group accounting policies
Investigate balance sheet and P&L discrepancies
Assist with statutory and SOX audit requirements and related documentation
Support statutory accounts preparation and tax compliance reporting
Strengthen SOX controls and ensure proper documentation
Maintain financial master data and ERP control activities as needed
Provide financial analysis and reporting for business decisions
Collaborate with GBS and Group Finance to resolve accounting issues
Identify financial risks or control weaknesses and escalate appropriately
Suggest process improvements to strengthen controls and efficiency
Support ad hoc finance projects and wider initiatives

Key requirements

Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA
Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
Minimum two years in finance or accounting
Experience with month-end close
Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations
Strong Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)
Experience using ERP systems
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to analyse financial information, investigate discrepancies and resolve problems
Strong organizational and prioritisation skills
Ability to work independently and take ownership
Strong communication and stakeholder-relations skills
Experience with SAP ECC6 or SAP S/4HANA (advantageous)
Manufacturing or finance environment experience (advantageous)
Experience supporting external audits (advantageous)
Knowledge of VAT and corporate tax compliance (advantageous)