Financial Accountant

Sheridan Maine; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established North Bristol-based organisation seeks a talented Financial Accountant to manage financial transactions and oversee tax reporting and compliance. The successful candidate will ensure accuracy, liaise with external auditors, and collaborate with teams to support effective financial operations. This is an exciting opportunity for finance professionals committed to high standards.

Qualifications

• Ideally a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in financial accounting.
• Strong knowledge of UK tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all financial transactions, ensuring accuracy.
• Manage finance staff on transactional work and support business partnering.
• Ensure VAT and corporate tax matters are calculated and reported on time.
• Run payrolls for several entities, coordinating with teams in Ireland and Norway.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Job description

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"The best accountants are the architects of financial legacies." Laura Anderson.

Sheridan Maine is excited to partner with an established North Bristol-based organisation in their search for a talented Financial Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional to ensure the smooth running of our client’s finance in relation to transactional, tax, and reporting matters.

Responsibilities of the Financial Accountant will include:

• Oversee and manage all financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Manage finance staff engaged on transactional work and support those engaged on business partnering.
• Ensure all tax-related matters, including VAT, corporate tax, and other statutory requirements, are accurately calculated, reported, and paid on time.
• Run and manage payrolls for several entities and coordinate with accountants in Ireland and Norway to facilitate payroll processing, including collation of information and final checks.
• Collaborate with other teams and offices to ensure accurate and efficient reporting.
• Liaise with external auditors and manage the audit process to ensure compliance and timely completion.
• Perform regular reconciliations of accounts, identify discrepancies, and resolve them promptly.
• Manage the month-end process and ensure adherence to the group timetable.

Job Details

"The best accountants are the architects of financial legacies." Laura Anderson.

Sheridan Maine is excited to partner with an established North Bristol-based organisation in their search for a talented Financial Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional to ensure the smooth running of our client’s finance in relation to transactional, tax, and reporting matters.

Responsibilities of the Financial Accountant will include:

• Oversee and manage all financial transactions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Manage finance staff engaged on transactional work and support those engaged on business partnering.
• Ensure all tax-related matters, including VAT, corporate tax, and other statutory requirements, are accurately calculated, reported, and paid on time.
• Run and manage payrolls for several entities and coordinate with accountants in Ireland and Norway to facilitate payroll processing, including collation of information and final checks.
• Collaborate with other teams and offices to ensure accurate and efficient reporting.
• Liaise with external auditors and manage the audit process to ensure compliance and timely completion.
• Perform regular reconciliations of accounts, identify discrepancies, and resolve them promptly.
• Manage the month-end process and ensure adherence to the group timetable.

The successful Financial Accountant:

• Ideally a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in a similar financial accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of UK tax regulations and accounting standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

If you are a dedicated financial professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we would love to hear from you. Please click on “apply” as soon as possible.