Financial Accountant

Cogito Talent; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Portland, Dorset is seeking a Financial Accountant to oversee statutory accounting and reporting processes. This role requires a full accounting qualification and previous experience in audit processes. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders are essential. If you're looking to contribute to a community-minded healthcare team and improve financial processes, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Full accounting qualification like ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Experience leading statutory accounting and audit processes.
• Strong planning and organizational skills vital.

Responsibilities

• Lead the year-end statutory reporting and annual audit process.
• Ensure timely submission/completion of financial reporting.
• Record accurate and timely transactions on the accounting system.
• Reconcile control accounts and produce reconciliation schedules.
• Support ways to continually improve processes and methods.

Skills

Statutory accounting

Audit processes

Planning and organization

Communication

Education

Full accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Portland, Dorset - Office-Based (5 days per week)

Join a leading, community-minded healthcare organisation providing high-quality services across the UK. As part of a growing Finance department, the Financial Accountant will lead the statutory accounting process and be a key contributor of accounting expertise within the team.

Day to day, the Financial Accountant will:

• Lead the year end statutory reporting and annual audit process
• Ensure timely submission/completion of financial reporting
• Record accurate and timely transactions on the accounting system
• Reconcile control accounts and produce reconciliation schedules
• Support ways to continually improve processes and methods of working
• Ensure compliance of processes and procedures within the team

The Financial Accountant will need:

• Full accounting qualification (e ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Previous experience of leading statutory accounting and audit processes
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues and external stakeholders

Upon application, a member of the Cogito Talent Acquisition team will be in touch regarding next steps.