Corporate Accountant

TN United Kingdom; Wallingford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative organization in Wallingford is seeking a Corporate Accountant for a 16-18 month maternity cover. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000 and the flexibility of hybrid remote working, requiring only one day in the office each week. The ideal candidate will have strong financial analysis skills, be highly organized, and possess excellent IT skills, particularly in Excel. Join a dynamic team where you can make a significant impact by enhancing processes and supporting audit activities. This position not only promises professional growth but also a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or studying towards a qualification.
• Strong financial analysis and commercial acumen required.

Responsibilities

• Run monthly P&L reviews and update reconciliation packs.
• Support the end-to-end audit process and meet deadlines.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Excel Proficiency

Commercial Acumen

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Qualified Accountant

Studying towards a qualification

Tools

Microsoft Great Plains

F&O Dynamics

Job description

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Robert Half are pleased to be partnering with a dynamic organisation based in Wallingford to recruit a Corporate Accountant for a 16-18 month MAT cover.

The Corporate Accountant will receive a salary of up to £55,000 along with other attractive benefits including hybrid remote working, you will only need to be in the office 1 day a week in the role!

Primary responsibilities;

• Run monthly toolkit (P&L) reviews with Head of Departments and ensure any adjustments from these meetings are processed accordingly. Update Excel-based reconciliation/support packs for all Balance Sheet accounts.
• Complete disclosures for the Corporate Head office where necessary.
• Identify and investigate variances against forecast, ensure missing costs are accrued where necessary.
• Ensure Corporate Head office transactional work is completed by relevant team members. Develop and install processes, policies and controls and constantly review current processes and controls to ensure they are as efficient as possible and protect the business
• Support the end to end audit process with our company auditors and ensure all internal and external statutory deadlines are met. This includes the planning and review of this key project.
• Prepare supporting disclosure schedules for the group and individual entities as required
• Coordinating the Finance team (Divisional Finance Managers, Management Accountants, Transactional and Credit Control staff) on the work required to meet the audit deadlines
• Liaising with the auditors on progress, issues and finding improvements to the process

Key experience and attributes;

• Qualified accountant / qualified by experience or studying towards a qualification
• Commercial acumen and financial analysis skills
• Excellent IT skills including a high level of proficiency in Excel
• Previous experience in a consolidated audit would be an advantage
• Experience of Microsoft Great Plains, F&O Dynamics would be an advantage.
• Highly organised and methodical
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Solution-focused, with ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
• Persistent and resilient under pressure
• Accurate, with high attention to detail

Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.