Financial Accountant

Vitae Financial Recruitment Limited; Hertford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid after probation

Great benefits

Job summary

A fast-growing business in Hertford is recruiting a technically strong Financial Accountant to join its finance team. This hands-on role sits at the heart of the financial reporting function, offering real scope to impact IFRS reporting and month-end processes.

The position is hybrid after probation, with a competitive package and great benefits. You will own month-end close, reconciliations, asset register and audits while communicating clearly with non-finance stakeholders.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification is required.
• 5+ years in a relevant finance role with month-end close exposure.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and accounting principles.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting under IFRS.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and journals.
• Support revenue recognition, accruals, provisions and inventory.
• Maintain the fixed asset register with additions, disposals and depreciation.
• Analyse balance sheet movements and risks for stakeholders.
• Assist internal and external audits with supporting schedules.
• Identify improvements to reporting processes and controls.

Skills

Month-end close

IFRS knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

ACCA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Excel advanced

ERP systems

Job description

Financial Accountant

Hertford (Hybrid working after probation)

£55,000 - £65,000 + Great Benefits

A well-established, fast-growing business based in Hertford is looking for a technically strong Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This is a broad, hands-on role sitting at the heart of the financial reporting function, offering real scope to make your mark in a high-quality finance environment.

The Role

Reporting to the senior finance team, you will take ownership of core financial accounting activities across the business. Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Delivering accurate month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting under IFRS
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and journals
• Supporting technical accounting areas including revenue recognition, accruals, provisions and inventory
• Maintaining the fixed asset register - additions, disposals, transfers and depreciation
• Analysing and communicating balance sheet movements and areas of risk to senior stakeholders
• Supporting internal and external audit through the preparation of schedules, reconciliations and documentation
• Identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls and governance

What We're Looking For

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a relevant finance role with solid month-end close exposure
• Sound understanding of IFRS and core accounting principles
• Advanced Excel; experience of ERP systems an advantage
• Strong attention to detail, well organised and able to manage competing deadlines
• Confident communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders

What's On Offer

• £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
• A collaborative, professional and supportive working environment
• A genuine opportunity to develop within a sizeable, well-run finance function offering a defined career path.