Financial Accountant

Astute Recruitment Ltd; Stafford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Pension scheme with life insurance

Employee discount scheme

Job summary

Astute Recruitment Ltd in Stafford is seeking a qualified Accountant to join an established group accounting function. You will ensure accurate and timely financial accounting and reporting while driving process improvements.

Duties include month-end close, cost centre reporting, and supporting annual statutory accounts and group reporting. The role requires UK accounting experience, ACCA/ACA/CIMA finalist status, and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified (or finalist) ACCA, ACA, or CIMA.
• Experience in a UK organisation with VAT and tax.
• Experience in management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Able to interpret data and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Financial accounting and control for cost centre reporting and underlying transactional processes.
• Support with preparation of annual management plan and forecasts.
• Provide financial reports and support business functions.
• Financial accounting and month end closure.
• Financial accounting and control of head office cost recharges.
• Support monthly group reporting and preparation of annual statutory accounts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA finalist

Tools

Excel

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Accountant to join an established group accounting function, responsible for accurate and timely financial accounting and reporting, while assisting with and driving process improvements.

Duties include:

• Financial Accounting and control for fixed and variable cost centre reporting as well as managing underlying transactional processes where relevant
• Support with preparation of annual management plan and forecasts
• Provide financial reports and support business functions
• Financial accounting and month end closure
• Financial accounting and control of head office cost recharges
• Support with monthly group reporting and preparation of annual statutory accounts

Required Qualifications and Aptitudes:

• Qualified (or finalist) ACCA, ACA, or CIMA
• Experience in a similar role is essential possessing relevant accounting experience covering financial accounting, VAT, and tax within a UK organisation
• Experience with management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting activities
• Good analysis skills, able to interpret data and then communicate findings accordingly
• Able to establish and develop relationships at all levels within the organisation
• Good analysis skills, able to interpret data and then communicate findings accordingly
• Attention to detail and able to prioritise changing demands
• Strong Excel skills

Employee benefits include:

• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme with life insurance
• Employee discount scheme