Financial Accountant:

Cherry Professional; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a Financial Accountant to join a dynamic Finance team in Nottingham. In this role, you will collaborate with the Group Financial Controller to ensure robust control over financial processes, including the preparation of monthly accounts, managing audits, and ensuring compliance with VAT regulations. This innovative firm offers a flexible working policy, competitive salary, and a range of benefits including enhanced pension schemes and health care packages. If you are looking to grow in a supportive and inclusive environment, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Benefits

Flexible working policy

Competitive salary

Discretionary annual bonus

Enhanced pension scheme

Parental leave

Birthday leave

Health care packages

Discount vouchers

Cycle to work schemes

Wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance with a relevant qualification.
• Strong knowledge of VAT returns and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly accounts and manage balance sheet packs.
• Assist in audits and prepare VAT returns ensuring compliance.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Dynamic finance environment experience

Willingness to learn

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Finance systems

Job description

Financial Accountant
Location: Nottingham (Hybrid)
Department: Finance

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join their dynamic Finance team in Nottingham. In this role, you will work closely with the Group Financial Controller to ensure strong control over the balance sheet, providing internal assurance and safeguarding the delivery of statutory audit submissions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Control: Responsible for preparing monthly accounts, ensuring reconciliations are accurate and that necessary controls are in place. You will manage balance sheet packs, prepare specific reconciliations, and review those prepared by other teams. You will also handle month-end close, including preparing schedules for internal reporting.
• External Audit: Assist (or lead) in the audits for the Group, UK, Danish, and Swedish entities. Provide accurate information and prioritise audit requirements to minimise time and cost.
• Tax: Prepare VAT returns, ensuring compliance with legislation and reconciling all VAT balances. You will also manage withholding tax transactions and analyse PAYE Settlement Agreements.
• Insight: Prepare cash flow forecasts, providing detailed analysis of actual vs. forecasted positions. You will also liaise with Members Advisors to resolve any member-related queries, especially concerning drawings and distributions.
• Ad hoc duties as needed to support the Finance team.

Requirements:

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, logic formulas, and look-ups).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• A relevant qualification such as ACCA/ACA/CIMA, along with relevant experience in finance.
• Experience with VAT returns and working with audits.
• Strong knowledge of finance systems.
• Experience in a dynamic finance environment, managing various tasks and responsibilities.
• Exceptional time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, personable approach.
• A willingness to learn new skills and deepen your understanding of the industry.
• Industry experience is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer:

• Flexible working policy (2 days in the office per week, full-time in the office initially for training and integration).
• Competitive salary and discretionary annual bonus.
• Enhanced pension scheme, parental leave, birthday leave, and salary sacrifice options.
• Health care packages, discount vouchers, and cycle to work schemes.
• Annual leave purchasing/selling and company away days.
• Opportunities to engage in charitable work with one paid day off per year.
• Access to wellbeing resources including healthcare, mental health support, virtual yoga, and mindfulness sessions.

Our client is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive, and stimulating workplace. If you’re looking for an opportunity to grow and develop in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you!