Financial Accountant

Escape; Scotland; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company in South Lanarkshire is seeking a Financial Accountant on a permanent basis. The role involves preparing monthly and annual financial statements, reconciling ledgers, and managing VAT returns. Candidates with solid experience in Financial Accounting are encouraged to apply. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on growth and expansion.

Qualifications

• Solid experience of working in a similar varied Financial Accounting role including month and year-end processes.
• Experience of working in manufacturing, engineering, construction, or supply chain industries is a plus.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Maintain and reconcile nominal ledgers, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Process invoices and payments.

Skills

Financial reporting

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

MS Excel

ERP systems

Education

Qualified, Part Qualified or QBE

Job description

Escape Recruitment Services Commercial Division are recruiting for our client, a successful manufacturing company based in South Lanarkshire recruit a Financial Accountant on a permanent basis. Reporting to the Finance Director, this role is a newly created role due to continued growth and expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly and annual financial statements.
• Maintain and reconcile nominal ledgers, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Process invoices and payments.
• Reconcile monthly/quarterly VAT returns and provide reports to the Finance Department for HMRC submission.
• Manage reporting HMRC submissions.
• Provide key monthly financial data.
• Prepare and post journals to ensure accurate reporting within the nominal ledger and job costing.
• Reconcile and process prepayments, accruals, and fixed asset depreciation.
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register.
• Provide support with budgeting and forecasting activities.

Experience Required:

• Qualified, Part Qualified or QBE candidates will be considered.
• Solid experience of working in a similar varied Financial Accounting role including month and year end processes.
• Ideally candidates will have experience of working in manufacturing, engineering, construction or supply chain industries.
• Excellent communication skills, able to work effectively with internal and external customers including non-accounts colleagues and stakeholders.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Confident IT skills, particularly MS Excel and ERP systems.