Financial Accountant

Smiley & Co, Ltd.; Wantage; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A value-added distribution company in Oxfordshire is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You'll maintain financial health through accurate reporting and compliance, support audits, and have opportunities for hybrid working. Ideal candidates will be part-qualified accountants with strong analytical and communication skills, familiar with ERP systems. Competitive benefits and a collaborative environment await you.

Benefits

Dedicated Learning and Development Plan

Access to Pathway Training

On-site gym

Subsidised café

25 days holiday plus extra for long service

Competitive Pension Scheme

Life Insurance (4 x salary)

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial principles.
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger accounts and accurate journal entries.
• Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist in tax filings.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Oversee the Credit Control and Purchase Ledger functions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Decision-making capabilities

IT skills

Education

Part-qualified accountant

Tools

ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)

Job description

Location: Wantage

Salary: Competitive

Based in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside, the company has experienced continuous rapid growth since their inception in 2005. They're a value-added distributor and supply chain partner to well-established vendors Their success is built on a collaborative team environment, where everyone works closely to deliver excellence for their vendors and resellers.

The Role

Are you a part-qualified accountant looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-growing technical distribution company?

The company is an award-winning leader in enterprise-level Wi-Fi, Point-to-Point, and security technologies, they are seeking a Financial Accountant to join their friendly and diligent team on a 12-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of a permanent role.

As their Financial Accountant, you'll be instrumental in maintaining the financial health of their organisation. You'll be responsible for preparing accurate financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting internal and external audits. This is a key role where your insights will directly contribute to their strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger accounts and ensure accurate journal entries.
• Reconcile bank statements and balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist in tax filings.
• Perform shipping reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Monitor and improve financial controls and processes.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee the Credit Control Function.
• Oversee the Purchase Ledger Function.
  
  

Skills And Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant with a strong understanding of financial principles.
• Excellent analytical skills and thorough attention to detail.
• A patient and calm approach, even in stressful situations.
• Persistence and determination to see tasks through.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to work well in a team and collaborate effectively.
• Sound decision-making capabilities.
• The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Good IT skills, with familiarity with ERP systems (NetSuite experience is a plus, but not essential).
• Clean driving licence and own car are essential due to our rural Oxfordshire location.
  
  

Benefits

• A dedicated Learning and Development Plan.
• Access to their Pathway Training Platform.
• Hybrid working options.
• their Motivosity Reward and Recognition system.
• An on-site gym and subsidised café.
• Perk Vouchers.
• Fun on-site amenities like a pool table, Batak, and table football.
• 25 days holiday, with extra holiday for long service.
• A dedicated Well Being day and Birthday Bonus.
• Anniversary Bonus.
• A competitive Pension Scheme.
• Medical Scheme.
• Sick Pay.
• Life Insurance (4 x salary).
• Free parking.
  
  

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

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