Financial Accountant

Anderson Recruitment Ltd; Dursley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a finance professional for a permanent position in Dursley. The role involves crucial accounting responsibilities, including preparing accounts and producing financial reports. Candidates should possess solid finance experience and strong Excel skills, along with outstanding analytical abilities and attention to detail. The position offers a competitive salary from £50,000 to £55,000, along with additional benefits such as extra leave and a company pension.

Benefits

Additional leave

Bereavement leave

Canteen

Company events

Company pension

Free parking

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Solid accounts/finance experience is essential.
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis.
• Analytical and problem-solving capabilities required.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly accruals and prepayments.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and reconcile stock.
• Produce reports on income and expenditure.

Skills

Accounts/finance experience

Strong Excel skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Brand new permanent opportunity to join our growing and thriving client based in Dursley. It’s an exciting time to join the company and there is excellent room for development!

Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 5pm (worked in-office)

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum + benefits including:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave.
• Canteen.
• Company events.
• Company pension.
• Free parking.
• Referral programme.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare monthly accruals and prepayments.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts with full supporting schedules.
• Maintain fixed asset and hire purchase registers.
• Reconcile stock, credit cards, and fuel cards.
• Verify financial data from sales invoicing and cost reporting.
• Produce reports on income, expenditure, profit margins, and hire utilisation.
• Analyse variances and investigate anomalies.
• Collate and report departmental performance metrics.
• Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
• Analyse performance against budget and forecast.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and support day to day cash management.
• Support audits, ensure compliance, improve processes, and develop ledger staff.
• Any other ad-hoc duties as required.

Required Skills

• Solid accounts/finance experience.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy.