Financial Accountant

Avis Budget Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading car rental company is seeking a Junior Financial Accountant to support the Senior Financial Accountant. The role involves completing month-end financial tasks, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements, and assisting with audits. Ideal candidates are part qualified accountants with strong Excel skills and a collaborative approach to problem solving. The position is based at the Bracknell Head Office with a full-time contract and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discounts on car rentals

Company pension plan

Friends and family discount

Free parking and onsite gym

Qualifications

• Part Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent).
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with general ledger systems.
• Good understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Completing financial month end tasks including entering journals in Oracle Fusion.
• Assisting in reviewing the P&L during the month close to provide commentary on variances.
• Completing monthly & quarterly reporting requirements.
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations for SOx controls.
• Providing support for audit, tax & compliance activities.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative work

Problem solving

Financial communication

Education

Part Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent)

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Job Title: Junior Financial Accountant

Location: Bracknell Head Office (minimum 3 days in office)

Contract: Full Time, Permanent (37.5 hours per week)

Supporting the Senior Financial Accountant to carry out accounting tasks related to the central entities, playing a key role in our month-end close, reporting and compliance processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Completing financial month end tasks including entering journals in Oracle Fusion for revenue, accruals & prepayments.
• Assisting in reviewing the P&L during the month close to provide commentary on variances against forecast & plan.
• Completing monthly & quarterly reporting requirements to both the business & Group Finance.
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations, working to specifications set out in Sarbanes Oxley (SOx) controls.
• Providing support for audit, tax & compliance activities.
• Supporting the team with SOx testing.
• Assisting with project work as required.
• Supporting the Senior Financial Accountant with the annual intercompany plan.
• Preparing monthly balance sheet flux commentary as required.

Required Experience

• Part Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA or equivalent).
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with general ledger systems.
• Good understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and communicate financial information clearly.

What We Can Offer

• Generous Leave: 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays. Rising with length of service.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Provided by Health Assured - 24/7 support for your mental health and wellbeing.
• Employee Discounts: Discounts on car rental across Avis Budget Group (including Zipcar).
• Pension Contribution: Company pension plan to help secure your future.
• Friends and Family Discount: Special rates for your loved ones.
• Onsite Amenities: Bracknell HQ offers free parking and access to a small onsite gym.