Financial Accountant

Avis Budget Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rental car company is seeking a Junior Financial Accountant to support the Senior Financial Accountant in Bracknell. Responsibilities include month-end financial tasks, P&L reviews, and compliance activities. The ideal candidate is part qualified with strong Excel skills and an understanding of accounting principles. This role offers competitive benefits including 25 days holiday and employee discounts.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Discounts on car rentals

Company pension plan

Friends and Family Discount

Free parking and onsite gym

Qualifications

• Must be part qualified with strong Excel skills.
• Good understanding of accounting principles required.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Complete financial month end tasks including entering journals.
• Assist in reviewing the P&L during month close.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations according to SOx controls.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Proactive problem solving

Communication of financial information

Education

Part Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Job Overview

Job Title: Junior Financial Accountant

Location: Bracknell Head Office (minimum 3 days in office)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)

Supporting the Senior Financial Accountant to carry out accounting tasks related to the central entities, playing a key role in our month-end close, reporting and compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Completing financial month end tasks including entering journals in Oracle Fusion for revenue, accruals & prepayments.
• Assisting in reviewing the P&L during the month close to provide commentary on variances against forecast & plan.
• Completing monthly & quarterly reporting requirements to both the business & Group Finance.
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations, working to specifications set out in Sarbanes Oxley (SOx) controls.
• Providing support for audit, tax & compliance activities.
• Supporting the team with SOx testing.
• Assisting with project work as required.
• Supporting the Senior Financial Accountant with the annual intercompany plan.
• Preparing monthly balance sheet flux commentary as required.

Required Experience

• Part Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent).
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with general ledger systems.
• Good understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate financial information clearly.

What We Can Offer

• Generous Leave: 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Rising with length of service.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Provided by Health Assured 24/7 support for your mental health and wellbeing.
• Employee Discounts: Discounts on car rental across Avis Budget Group (including Zipcar).
• Pension Contribution: Company pension plan to help secure your future.
• Friends and Family Discount: Special rates for your loved ones.
• Onsite Amenities: Bracknell HQ offers free parking and access to a small onsite gym.