Financial Accountant

Hays PLC; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Cheltenham is seeking a skilled financial professional for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This hybrid role involves managing external audits, preparing VAT returns, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will hold a professional accounting qualification and possess strong Excel skills for data analysis and financial modeling. Join a reputable employer known for its outstanding market reputation and enjoy a competitive salary along with excellent benefits, including a robust pension plan. If you're ready to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Excellent Pension

Hybrid Working

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA) is required.
• Prior experience in a technical accounting role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage External Audit and Statutory Reporting Processes.
• Prepare monthly management reports and balance sheet forecasts.

Skills

Excel Skills

Financial Reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Technical Accounting

Regulatory Compliance

Education

ACCA

ACA

CIMA

Tools

Accounting Software

Job description

Financial and Management Accounts - Employer of choice - Cheltenham

• This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.
• Hybrid working in Cheltenham.

About Our Client

My client is an excellent employer in Cheltenham with an outstanding reputation in the market. They are also market leaders in their field.

Job Description

The key responsibilities in this role include:

1. Management of the External Audit and Statutory Reporting Processes for the subsidiary.
2. Quarterly preparation of VAT returns.
3. Responsible for corporate tax filings, liaising with Group Tax for the tax computation, providing additional analysis and support for amounts required.
4. Ensuring a robust and efficient control environment is in place, compliant with Group guidelines and controls.
5. Overseeing activities with Internal Audit and remediation plans/projects, working with Operational Finance to resolve issues.
6. Ownership of subsidiary budgets and forecasts reporting and related processes.
7. Preparation of balance sheet forecasts.
8. Regular review and reporting of performance against plan and latest forecasts.
9. Preparation of monthly management reports, including internal reporting submission to Group.
10. Ownership and continuous improvement of balance sheet reconciliations.

Other Requirements for Group

Support on all other External Reporting requirements, including:

• Provision of insurance information and other branch/operational filings.
• ONS returns.
• Supporting balance sheet reconciliation and review processes.
• Driving continuous improvement and providing coaching where needed.
• Supporting ad-hoc financial projects, reports, and analysis.
• Assisting with intercompany recharges and cost allocations, including implementation and development of related accounting processes.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA).
• Prior experience in a technical accounting role is preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software and tools.
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis, financial modeling, and reporting.
• Ability to prepare and interpret financial reports, conduct variance analysis, and provide insights.
• Skills in budgeting, forecasting, and re-forecasting aligned with business strategies.
• Expertise in preparing and presenting financial statements in accordance with FRS 102 or IFRS.
• In-depth understanding of regulatory requirements, tax regulations, and compliance.

What's on Offer

A highly competitive salary along with additional benefits, including an excellent pension. Candidates must be available to start within the next month and be able to work hybrid in Cheltenham.

What You Need to Do Now

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