Financial Accountant

AXA; Redhill; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance team is looking for a motivated Financial Accountant to support audits, manage bank reconciliations, and assist with tax matters. This role is perfect for a part-qualified accountant eager to learn and grow within a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance financial activities and promote efficiency in processes. If you're ready to embrace change and make a significant impact in a supportive team, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant eager to grow in the finance sector.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support audits and gather evidence for a smooth audit process.
• Prepare bank reconciliations and assist in clearing unreconciled items.
• Review VAT topics and assist with annual corporation tax returns.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Microsoft Excel

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Part-Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Join Our Team as a Financial Accountant!

Are you a part-qualified accountant looking for an exciting opportunity to grow your career? AXA Partners UK & Ireland is seeking a motivated Financial Accountant to join our dynamic Finance team based in Redhill. If you embrace change, have a solid grasp of financial accounting, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this could be the perfect role for you!

Key Responsibilities:

Support Audits and Statutory Accounts: Help gather audit evidence and collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure a smooth audit process for our UK and Ireland entities

Bank Reconciliations: Prepare and complete bank reconciliations for our Home and Motor business lines and assist in clearing any unreconciled items

Tax Matters: Review VAT-related topics and assist with the annual corporation tax return for multiple entities while supporting ad hoc tax queries

Promote Change: Identify weaknesses in current processes and recommend solutions to improve efficiency within the finance function

Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with various stakeholders across the business to support financial activities, including data collection for month-end reviews

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• You’re a part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with a desire to learn and grow in the finance sector
• Previous experience in collating audit evidence or coordinating audit tasks is a plus
• Familiarity with VAT and company tax reporting is desirable but not essential
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills will help you manage and analyze large datasets effectively
• You have a solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail
• You work well in a team and maintain a positive attitude