Accountant

Hays PLC; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global manufacturing company as a Senior Accountant, where you will play a vital role in overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This position offers the opportunity to work in a family-friendly environment that values its employees, with hybrid working arrangements that allow for a balance between office and home. You will be responsible for preparing financial statements, leading statutory accounts preparation, and providing strategic insights to support business decisions. If you are looking for a role that offers growth and a supportive culture, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Flexible Workplace

Opportunities to Grow

Competitive Benefits

Qualifications

• 4 years experience as a part-qualified Accountant or 5+ years in an Accountancy role.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations and ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Prepare statutory accounts and conduct financial analysis for strategic planning.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Corporate Tax Experience

Independent Work

Education

Part-qualified Accountant

5+ years in Accountancy

Job description

Senior accountant opportunity with a global manufacturing company

Your new company

A global manufacturing company that puts its people at the heart of the business and operates a family-friendly culture.

Your new role

The Senior Accountant will be overseeing the accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, preparing and reviewing the statutory accounts and providing strategic insights to support business decisions.

• Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Support with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions
• Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to support strategic planning.
• Assist the year-end, quarterly period and month-end accounts
• Lead the preparation of statutory accounts in accordance with local GAAP, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Coordinate with external auditors and provide necessary documentation.
• Stay updated on industry trends and changes in accounting regulations.

What you'll need to succeed

• Part-qualified Accountant with 4 years experience
• If nonqualified, then 5+ years' experience in an Accountancy role is required.
• Need excellent analytical skills
• Have the ability to work independently
• Experience with corporate tax

What you'll get in return

• To join a global company with a thriving company where many employees stay for many years
• Hybrid working with 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
• Flexible workplace and opportunities to grow
• Up to 40k salary with competitive benefits

What you need to do now

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