Financial Accountant

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

Job summary

A fast-growing technical distribution company in Wantage is seeking a Financial Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves maintaining the financial health of the organization through various responsibilities, including preparing accurate financial statements and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will be a part-qualified accountant with strong analytical skills and excellent communication abilities. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including hybrid working options and a dedicated Learning and Development Plan.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Access to the Pathway Training Platform

On-site gym

25 days holiday

Life Insurance (4× salary)

Competitive Pension Scheme

Employee recognition programs

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of financial principles.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well in a team and collaborate effectively.
• Sound decision-making capabilities.

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.
• Support internal and external audits.

Skills

Financial principles

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Good IT skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Part-qualified accountant

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Location: Wantage

Salary: Competitive

Based in the beautiful Oxfordshire countryside, the company has experienced continuous rapid growth since its inception in 2005. It is a value‑added distributor and supply‑chain partner to well‑established vendors. Its success is built on a collaborative team environment, where everyone works closely to deliver excellence for its 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, and it is seeking a Financial Accountant to join its friendly and diligent team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract with the possibility of a permanent role.

As their Financial Accountant, you will be instrumental in maintaining the financial health of the organisation. You will 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 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 the Pathway Training Platform.
• Hybrid working options.
• 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× salary).
• Free parking.

To Apply

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