Financial Accountant

Benjamin Edwards; Skegness; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A highly respected organisation in Skegness is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This role involves maintaining financial accuracy, preparing management accounts, and supporting the statutory audit process. The ideal candidate will be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, with strong numeracy and communication skills. Experience with systems like Sage or Xero and the ability to meet tight deadlines are essential. This is a fantastic opportunity for detail-oriented finance professionals.

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Solid understanding of UK accounting standards.
• Experience with Sage or Xero is desirable.
• Ability to analyse complex information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial records are maintained accurately.
• Design accounts processes for new revenue streams.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and meet deadlines.
• Support the annual statutory audit process.

Skills

Numeracy skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational abilities

Problem-solving

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified / Part-Qualified

Tools

Excel

Sage

Xero

Job description

Financial Accountant

Location: Skegness

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Benjamin Edwards are currently recruiting on behalf of a highly respected and long-established organisation in Skegness who are looking for a Financial Accountant to join their busy Finance Team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented, organised, and proactive finance professional who enjoys variety and responsibility. You'll play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy across the business and supporting management with meaningful financial insights.

If you're a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment and can deliver accurate accounts to tight deadlines, this role could be perfect for you.

The role of the Financial Accountant

As the Financial Accountant, you'll play a key part in maintaining the financial accuracy and integrity of the business. Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring financial records are maintained accurately and efficiently
• Designing and implementing accounts processes for new revenue streams
• Supporting and overseeing onsite and offsite finance staff (excluding payroll)
• Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Managing data transfer and reconciliation across multiple accounting systems
• Preparing monthly management accounts and meeting set deadlines
• Producing informative commentary for month-end board reports
• Reconciling inter-company balances
• Preparing VAT returns
• Supporting the annual statutory audit process
• Carrying out additional duties as required
• Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring compliance with all policies

The ideal candidate for the role of Financial Accountant

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA Qualified / Part-Qualified
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail
• A solid understanding of UK accounting standards
• Strong Excel and systems experience (Sage or Xero desirable)
• The ability to analyse complex information and solve problems effectively
• Excellent communication skills and a strong team ethos
• Strong organisational abilities and the confidence to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to the team

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply