Financial Accountant

Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd.; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Benefits

Job summary

Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Financial Accountant for a well-established group in Stevenage. The role offers hybrid working (3 days in the Stevenage office, 2 at home) and a salary up to £40,000 plus benefits.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will handle monthly reconciliations, VAT, cashflow, month-end journals and year-end reporting across multiple entities, with a focus on controls and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with VAT returns and tax-related analysis.
• Support cashflow reporting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare month-end journals and financial reports.
• Assist with year-end statutory reporting requirements.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and lease accounting records.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Review financial controls and identify process improvements.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Produce ad-hoc financial analysis and management information.

Skills

Excel

Stakeholder mgmt

Attention to detail

Education

Part-qualified ACA/ACCA

Job description

Financial Accountant

Stevenage | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home)

Up to £40,000 + Benefits

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing organisation for a Financial Accountant to join their finance team based in Stevenage.

This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to develop their career within a dynamic business environment, gaining exposure to financial reporting, compliance, controls, tax, cashflow management and business partnering activities.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will support a range of financial accounting activities across multiple business entities, including:

• Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting with VAT returns and tax-related analysis
• Supporting cashflow reporting and forecasting processes
• Preparing month-end journals and financial reports
• Assisting with year-end statutory reporting requirements
• Maintaining fixed asset registers and lease accounting records
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities
• Reviewing financial controls and identifying process improvements
• Supporting internal and external audit activities
• Producing ad-hoc financial analysis and management information

About You

• Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification
• Previous experience within a financial accounting role
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls
• VAT experience
• Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• A proactive approach with excellent organisational skills
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently

Desirable Experience

• Audit background
• Experience within a multi-entity or shared service environment
• Exposure to construction, utilities, infrastructure or engineering sectors

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working (3 days per week in the Stevenage office)
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Exposure to a broad range of financial accounting activities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment