Financial Accountant

Reed; Deal; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyra, a Kent-based engineering firm, is seeking a Financial Accountant for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Dover. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, support month-end activities and contribute to group and statutory reporting within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will prepare monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and assist with audits and VAT returns, helping to maintain robust controls and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Experience preparing financial statements and reconciliations.
• Excellent Excel skills and analytical abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proactive team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting reconciliations.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities, including journals and prepayments.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with external audits, VAT returns and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Excel

Financial reporting

Balance sheet reconciliations

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Financial Accountant

6 Month Contract

Location: Dover

We are a Kent based engineering firm who are always looking for exceptional individuals to join our multinational group of talented professionals and right now we are seeking to recruit a motivated and talented Financial Accountant on a 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract.

In this role, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust financial controls and supporting statutory and group reporting requirements. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will contribute to month-end activities, balance sheet integrity and continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, working collaboratively with stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end close activities, including the preparation and posting of journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Support group reporting and the preparation of annual statutory accounts in accordance with UK GAAP/FRS 102.
• Assist with external audits, VAT returns and other regulatory reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA).
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, with experience preparing financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• A proactive, self-motivated and collaborative team player with strong communication skills, high professional integrity and a continuous improvement mindset.