Financial Accountant

Investigo Limited; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Accountant for a 12-month FTC based in Stevenage. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, prepare management accounts, and perform reconciliations across various currencies. Ideal candidates are studying towards CIMA/ACCA and possess strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Studying towards CIMA/ACCA qualification.
• Experience with control accounts and bank reconciliations.
• Proactive and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts.
• Support monthly reporting processes.
• Complete daily and weekly bank reconciliations.
• Manage sales ledger reconciliations.
• Post journals and bank transactions.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Adaptability

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Studying towards CIMA/ACCA

Job description

Financial Accountant - 12 month FTC

Stevenage
Up to £50,000 per annum

You will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting across both UK and overseas entities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing management accounts.

• Supporting monthly reporting processes for the UK business.

• Completing daily and weekly bank reconciliations across £, $ and € accounts.

• Managing sales ledger reconciliations and supporting invoice financing facility reporting.

• Posting journals, bank transactions, charges, and reconciliations.

• Maintaining the fixed asset register and preparing VAT returns.

• Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

• Assisting the Financial Controller in maintaining a robust control environment.

• Supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles, including variance analysis.

• Preparing financial analysis and commentary to support decision-making.

• Assisting with cash flow forecasting and monitoring key business KPIs.

The business goes through multiple acquisitions, no two months are the same - you'll need to bring adaptability, problem-solving skills, and a proactive mindset.

Key Attributes

• Studying towards CIMA/ACCA.

• Experienced with control accounts and bank reconciliations.

• Proactive, detail-focused, and professional in your approach.

• A strong communicator who works well within a team and can support AR/AP management.