Financial Accountant

What's the role about?

Financial Accountant

Permanent | Full Time
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum + annual company bonus
Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Winnersh, RG41 (Hybrid)

We're looking for an enthusiastic Financial Accountant to join our Finance Shared Services team. Reporting to the Head of Group Finance Shared Services, you'll play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial results, maintaining compliance, and improving processes.

This role includes overseeing one direct report and may involve occasional out-of-hours work during period-end processes.
Key Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end financial close and ensure accurate, timely reporting.
• Review and analyse financial results, addressing discrepancies and queries.
• Manage key accounting areas, including VAT returns, accruals, bonuses, and intercompany agreements.
• Support the Group Annual Audit and ensure compliance with UK GAAP.
• Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements.
• Handle regular reporting on fixed assets, project accounting, and KPIs.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications & Experience:

• Part-qualified ACCA accountant with proven demonstrable professional experience in transactional finance.
• Strong understanding of financial systems, processes, and regulations.

Skills:

• Advanced MS Excel skills (e.g., vlookups, pivot tables).
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work under strict deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Enthusiastic team player with a proactive and professional attitude.

Technical Knowledge:

• Experience with systems such as SAP BPC, Dynamics 365 Finance, Chrome River, Medius Flow, Blackline, SAP SAC, and Microsoft Office Suite.

What's In It For You?

• A competitive salary and benefits package tailored to your expertise.
• 24 days annual leave (increasing to 29 days) + bank holidays.
• Exciting perks like Electric Vehicle Scheme, Medicash, Pension (4%), Life Insurance, Perkbox, and Taste Card.
• Supportive, inclusive environment with room to grow and innovate.
• Opportunities to lead in a collaborative, forward-thinking company.

Make your mark! Apply today and our Group Resourcing Manager will be in touch.

Eligibility: Only candidates eligible to work in the UK without visa sponsorship now or in the future need apply.