Financial Accountant

Rutherford Briant; Diss; Hybrid; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business is seeking a Financial Accountant to enhance their career within a dynamic environment. Key responsibilities include managing external reporting, cash flow management, and ensuring compliance with technical accounting standards. This opportunity offers a competitive salary of £55,000 along with a hybrid working arrangement and a variety of benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Competitive salary

Wide range of additional benefits

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge, particularly in IFRS.
• Ability to manage multiple, often conflicting deadlines.
• Ability to explain complex financial concepts to varied stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare external reporting and subsidiary financial statements.
• Complete monthly IFRS 16 accounting tasks and account reconciliations.
• Support the Integration Accountant with completion accounts.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Job description

Are you looking to join a leading business and further develop your career?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a newly qualified accountant looking to make their first move from practice or for a qualified professional seeking to join a thriving organisation that offers excellent opportunities for career development.

In this key role, the Financial Accountant will work as part of the Financial Accounts team, contributing to external reporting, cash flow management, and the oversight of technical areas within the balance sheet. You'll collaborate with stakeholders across and outside the business to ensure accurate, timely reporting while driving improvements in technical accounting processes. The role will also support Investor Relations and Sustainability Reporting initiatives.

The role offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000, 25 days holiday, hybrid working, and a wide range of additional benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare external reporting, including the CVS Group Annual Report and subsidiary financial statements.

Complete monthly IFRS 16 accounting tasks, including journal entries and account reconciliations, ensuring appropriate treatment of costs and escalation of judgment areas.

Support the Integration Accountant by reviewing seller-prepared completion accounts and agreeing final consideration payments.

Maintain a strong understanding of technical standards such as IFRS 16, research IFRS requirements, and prepare technical papers for committee review.

Take ownership of technical balance sheet areas and ensure accurate reconciliations.

Perform complex technical calculations and models (e.g. share-based payments, hedge accounting).

Assist with daily cash flow forecasting and the management of loan facilities.

Provide support on ad hoc projects and tasks across the wider finance team.

Key Skills & Experience:

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).

Strong technical knowledge, particularly in IFRS.

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple, often conflicting deadlines.

Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial concepts to varied stakeholders.

Advanced proficiency in Excel.

If you wish to join a successful team within a respected organisation, we encourage you to apply today!

Rutherford Briant is passionate about equity, diversity, and inclusion. We seek individuals from the widest talent pool and encourage underrepresented talent to apply to vacancies with us. We are committed to recruitment processes that are fair for all, regardless of background and personal characteristics.