Financial Accountant

Hays PLC; Diss; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a market-leading international business as a Financial Accountant in a dynamic finance team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to support the Financial Controller in critical areas such as external reporting and technical accounting. Work in a hybrid setting, contributing to sustainability reporting and IFRS compliance while collaborating with a talented team. Enjoy a competitive salary package, enhanced benefits, and the chance to grow within a company that values your contributions. If you're a qualified accountant with a keen eye for detail and a passion for finance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Enhanced Pension Contributions

Health Cash Plan

30 Days Annual Leave

Enhanced Paternity Leave

Staff Discounts

Flexible Benefits

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with strong IFRS reporting knowledge.
• Experience in a practice setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of external and sustainability reports.
• Review acquisition completion accounts and ensure IFRS compliance.

Skills

IFRS Reporting

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Technical Accounting

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

New Financial Accountant job available in Diss

Your new company

Hays is working alongside a market-leading international business to recruit a Financial Accountant for their well-established finance team. This company has experienced significant growth, becoming the number one in their market, and aims to continue on this trajectory.

Your new role

The main purpose of this role is to support the Financial Controller in external reporting, technical accounting, sustainability reporting, and acquisition accounting. Key responsibilities include:

1. Assisting with the preparation of external reports, including the annual report and subsidiary financial statements.
2. Supporting the preparation of sustainability reports, including climate risk assessments and understanding their impact on the Group.
3. Reviewing acquisition completion accounts.
4. Researching technical accounting issues to ensure IFRS compliance.
5. Managing and reconciling technical areas on the balance sheet.
6. Performing technical calculations/models such as share-based payments and hedge accounting.
7. Gaining understanding of technical areas affecting the group, such as IFRS 3, IFRS 9, IFRS 16, and others.
8. Participating in month-end and weekly reporting.
9. Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties as required.

This is a full-time role, working Monday to Friday on a hybrid basis.

What you'll need to succeed

You should be a fully qualified accountant, preferably trained in a practice setting, with strong technical knowledge of IFRS reporting. Attention to detail and the ability to influence and collaborate with others are essential.

What you'll get in return

Offering a competitive salary package, enhanced pension contributions, health cash plan, 30 days annual leave (increasing with service), enhanced paternity leave, staff discounts, and other flexible benefits.

What to do next

If interested, click 'apply now' to submit your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion. If this role isn't suitable, please reach out for other opportunities.