Financial Accountant

Holden Jones; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accountant for a pivotal role that supports the finance team. This position involves month-end closure activities, credit collections, and project management alongside the Group Financial Controller. The ideal candidate will have an AAT qualification or be part-qualified and demonstrate strong analytical skills. A collaborative working environment is fostered for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to handle detailed financial data.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment supporting financial processes.
• Familiarity with VAT returns and statutory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Support closing and managing projects with the Group Financial Controller.
• Ensure effective credit collections across the Group.
• Manage month-end closure activities including accruals and prepayments.
• Handle intercompany recharges and monthly reconciliations.
• Assist with Year-End closure and Audit support.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Credit collections

Month end closure

Reconciliation

Education

AAT Qualification (or part-qualification)

Job description

£40,000 - £45,000

About the role

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented Financial Accountant skilled in Month End closure. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the small finance team.

About the Business

A multi-industry operation, this business solves client problems through the power of collaboration and innovation via our global offices and Partner Network worldwide. The organisation is a project-focused engineering business, implementing an innovative system across multiple industries, focusing on stadiums, arenas and maritime/off-shore applications.

The company is committed to employing the application of technological understanding to solve complex challenges, honesty in all aspects of our business, and we encourage an open and flexible working environment that encourages staff to develop and grow professionally.

Role responsibilities

• Work with the Group Financial Controller in an entrepreneurial fast-moving environment to support closing and managing projects
• Sales Ledger across the group, ensuring effective credit collections
• Month end closure: accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, balance sheet balances reconciliation
• Responsible for intercompany recharges, monthly reconciliations and foreign exchange updates
• Costs allocation across the Group
• VAT returns and other statutory submissions for UK and overseas subsidiaries
• Provide cover for Accounts Assistant
• Support in Year-End closure and Audit
• Ad hoc duties
• AAT Qualification (or part-qualification)