Financial Accountant

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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