Financial Accountant

Hays PLC; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a proactive Financial Accountant to join their dynamic finance team in Plymouth. This pivotal role involves leading and mentoring team members, enhancing financial reporting through innovative solutions, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and adaptable, capable of driving process improvements and fostering a culture of continuous innovation. With a competitive salary package and the opportunity for flexible working, this role offers a great chance to make a significant impact within a well-regarded multinational company.

Benefits

Benefits

Parking

Work from Home Option

Qualifications

• Qualified or part qualified in CIMA, ACCA, or ACA.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a drive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor finance team members, ensuring robust reporting systems.
• Prepare monthly consolidated management accounts and annual financial statements.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Process Improvement

Financial Analysis

Commercial Awareness

Self-Motivation

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

Tools

PowerBI

Job description

Financial Accounting Position, Plymouth

Your new company

A well-regarded multinational company in Devon is seeking a proactive and self-motivated Financial Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This position will be based in Plymouth.

Your new role

This is a pivotal role in a finance team of over 20 staff. Alongside the key duties, the job involves leading and mentoring finance team members, ensuring robust reporting systems and processes are in place, and using PowerBI solutions to enhance financial reporting. Responsibilities include:

1. Support financial business partnering with operational areas of the business.
2. Contribute to the development of financial plans that deliver savings and improved value for money.
3. Prepare statistical information and reports identifying trends and areas for improvement.
4. Proactively identify and implement process improvements.
5. Undertake project work as required.
6. Ensure all processes align with company standards, acting with integrity and promoting the company's values.
7. Demonstrate commercial awareness regarding products, customers, markets, and production processes.
8. Prepare monthly consolidated group management accounts, providing accurate data with variance analysis and commentary.
9. Prepare annual financial statements, including supporting files and responding to auditor queries.
10. Prepare weekly short-term cash flow forecasts, reviewing and analysing both disbursements and receipts models, and providing accurate cash flow presentations for various stakeholders.
11. Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and controls, driving continuous improvement.
12. Support the preparation of annual tax returns and compliance.
13. Manage information required for HMRC and national statistical reporting.
14. Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and manage tasks to support an efficient close period and timely reporting of monthly/quarterly management accounts.

What you'll need to succeed

Qualified or part qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA). You will view yourself as someone who takes initiative and drives tasks forward independently. Your self-motivation helps you identify and implement improvements effectively. The ideal mindset will be adaptable and capable of navigating change, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
What you'll get in return

Salary up to £mid 50s + benefits and parking. Primarily office based, with one day WFH.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.