Financial Accountant

Trial Balance Consulting Ltd.; Paignton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Trial Balance Consulting Ltd. is seeking a Financial Accountant to strengthen its finance team.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will manage a broad range of accounting duties, including reconciliations, cash flow forecasting and VAT returns, while supporting the production of management accounts. You will have at least four years of experience and a UK accounting qualification or QBE, with strong proficiency in Xero/QuickBooks and Excel.

Qualifications

• At least four years' experience in a similar finance or accounting role.
• AAT qualification or Qualified by Experience (QBE).
• Experience with financial accounting, reconciliations and controls.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and support the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Complete weekly bank reconciliations and update cash flow statements and forecasts.
• Calculate and post accruals and prepayments, maintain the fixed asset register and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Support revenue recognition calculations and prepare quarterly VAT returns.
• Collaborate with operational colleagues to ensure data accuracy in the project management system.
• Liaise with suppliers and support sales/purchase ledger activities as needed.
• Contribute to improvements in financial controls, systems and processes.

Skills

Financial accounting

Reconciliations

Cash flow forecasting

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification or QBE

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Some finance roles are all about getting the month end over the line. Others give you the chance to get involved in how a business actually runs.

This is much more the latter.

I'm working with a growing business looking to strengthen its finance team with a Financial Accountant. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll take responsibility for a range of financial accounting activities, from maintaining accurate records and preparing reconciliations through to cash flow forecasting, VAT returns and supporting the production of management accounts.

It's a broad role in a business that's grown rapidly in recent years, so there's plenty of scope to get involved beyond the core accounting duties. You'll have the opportunity to take the lead on specific initiatives, help improve processes and controls, and develop your experience as the business continues to grow.

What will you be doing?

• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Completing weekly bank reconciliations and updating cash flow statements and forecasts.
• Calculating and posting accruals and prepayments, maintaining the fixed asset register and reconciling balance sheet accounts.
• Supporting revenue recognition calculations and preparing quarterly VAT returns.
• Working with operational colleagues to maintain accurate data within the project management system.
• Liaising with suppliers, supporting sales and purchase ledger activities when needed, and helping secure favourable supplier terms.
• Contributing to improvements in financial controls, systems and processes.

What are we looking for?

You’ll have at least four years' experience in a similar finance or accounting role, alongside a minimum of AAT qualification or Qualified by Experience (QBE). You’ll have a good grounding in financial accounting, with the experience to manage your own responsibilities while working collaboratively with the wider team.

Confidence using accounting software such as Xero or QuickBooks, alongside Excel and other Microsoft applications, is important, as is a sound understanding of reconciliations and financial controls. You’ll be organised, accurate and comfortable managing competing priorities, with a positive, practical approach and the confidence to communicate with colleagues, customers and suppliers.

Experience working within an SME environment would be advantageous, as would exposure to a technical, scientific or contract-based business. Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA candidates are also welcome to apply. Ultimately, we’re looking for someone who can get into the detail, learn quickly and contribute to the continued development of the finance function.

What's on offer?

A salary of £35,000 to £42,000, depending on experience, with a permanent position in a growing business. You’ll have a varied role with scope to take ownership of your work, contribute to wider business initiatives and help improve how things are done. The working environment is supportive and collaborative, with opportunities for further progression as the business develops and potential for full-time hours.

If you're an experienced finance professional looking for a role with a bit more breadth, where you can get involved in the detail while also helping improve how things are done, this could be well worth a conversation.

Contact Dan Saunders at Trial Balance Consulting, quoting reference DS11354, for more information or a confidential chat.

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