Financial Accountant

ARM; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Financial Accountant

Bristol (Hybrid)

9 Month Contract

£50 per hour (Umbrella)

ARM are delighted to be supporting one of our clients with the recruitment of a Financial Accountant on an initial 9 month contract.

They will be responsible for delivering the fixed asset financial information for the business in the most efficient way possible.

Responsibilities:

1. Assisting with Due Diligence on the opening balance sheet.
2. Loading assets into SAP with the correct data attributes.
3. Defining and documenting key financial processes and controls.
4. Ensuring internal controls are in place in line with ERM requirements.
5. Accurate recording of fixed asset additions, disposals and depreciation.
6. Provide advice to the business on capitalisation rules and depreciation policies.
7. Cleanse the asset register through regular data checks including oversight of physical verification.
8. Provide information to the tax team for the annual tax computations.
9. Contribute to internal and external audits.
10. Continual review of processes and procedures to identify and implement improvements.

Requirements:

1. Qualified Accountant with experience of working in an accounting team.
2. Understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP reporting requirement.
3. Knowledge and experience in SAP or equivalent financial reporting tools.
4. Ability to work in a dynamic, enthusiastic team and to contribute with a positive, proactive mindset.
5. Strong communication skills - multiple stakeholders at different levels and in different countries.
6. Continuous improvement mindset.
7. Experience of interacting with internal and external audit teams.