Financial Accountant

Go Traffic Management Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial management company is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their Group Finance team. This role involves preparing financial statements, coordinating with auditors, and managing month-end journals. Ideal candidates are newly qualified ACA with strong bookkeeping and Excel skills. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Full benefits package

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

• Up to 1 year of post-qualification experience.
• Ability to learn and work as an effective team member.
• A continuous improvement mentality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of year-end financial statements for all Group entities.
• Be a key contact for auditors during the year-end audit process.
• Prepare month end holding company journals.
• Contribute to the production of accounting policy papers.

Skills

Strong double entry bookkeeping

Strong Microsoft Excel capability

Strong time management skills

High attention to detail

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Education

Newly qualified ACA

Job description

Financial Accountant

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Worsley

Compensation: £45,000 - £50,000 / year

Description

We are looking for a Financial Accountant, reporting into the Group Reporting Manager, to join our Group Finance team. This role would suit someone looking to make their first move into industry from practice. You will be a member of the team responsible for managing Group holding companies (including debt and interest), consolidation, preparation of the financial statements and Group accounting policies.

This role provides a great opportunity to gain experience in a range of areas, including holding company management accounts, year-end financial accounts, Private Equity and lender reporting and the year-end audit process. This is a new role which will grant exposure to the senior finance team and Private Equity investors, as well expanding your technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of the year-end financial statements for all Group entities.
• Be a key contact for the auditors and help to facilitate the year-end audit process.
• Prepare month end holding company journals, including intercompany, management charges, accruals and prepayments.
• Assist in the preparation of month end holding company management accounts.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform month end intercompany reconciliations.
• Contribute to the production of accounting policy papers and accounting policy manuals.
• Support ad hoc requests / analysis from Private Equity lenders.

Experience and Qualifications

• Newly qualified ACA, with up to 1 year post qualification experience.
• Technically proficient and strong double entry bookkeeping.
• Strong Microsoft Excel capability.
• Strong time management and organisational skills to ensure deadlines are met and is-sues are dealt with in a timely manner.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to learn and work as an effective team member.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• A continuous improvement mentality with the ability to challenge existing processes.
• Experience with consolidation desirable.
• Experience with controls desirable.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package.

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