Financial Accountant

Rydon; Wealden; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and development firm in East Sussex is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This full-time role, offered on an initial 6 month contract, includes responsibilities like maintaining accurate accounting records and supporting the Finance Director. The ideal candidate will have an accountancy qualification and experience in group accounting, along with strong Excel skills. Hybrid working options are available.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

25 days annual holiday

Health Cash Plan

Flexible benefits

Employee Referral Scheme

Full training and ongoing support

Qualifications

• An accountancy qualification with post-qualification experience is required.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel including pivot tables and formulas is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate accounting records are maintained.
• Support the Finance Director in all financial matters.
• Assist in month-end reporting and year-end financial statement preparation.

Skills

Accountancy qualification (ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Post-qualification experience in group accounting

Good knowledge of MS Excel

Strong communication abilities

Stakeholder management skills

Tools

MS Excel

Business Central/Evision

Job description

Overview

Rydon are now seeking a Financial Accountant to join our finance team on an initial 6 month fixed term contract. Our finance team supports numerous office locations for our three operating companies and this role is based at our head office in Forest Row (East Sussex). We operate a ‘hybrid working’ culture, and this means that some home working is possible, this is typically 1-2 times per week.

The Rydon group operates throughout England, predominantly in London and the southern counties. Rydon has established a strong reputation for the quality within our new-build and maintenance sectors, creating and improving communities for the benefit of current and future generations. For over 40 years, we\'ve recruited talented and innovative people to build and maintain homes, schools, hospitals, student accommodation and more. We combine a personal touch with outstanding technical expertise to deliver award-winning, quality facilities for local communities with a commitment from people who are passionate about what they do.

Please do take a look at our careers video to find out more about working for Rydon;

Job Purpose

The main purpose of the role as Financial Accountant is to ensure accurate accounting records are kept to provide monthly management accounts and support the Finance Director in all financial matters. You will be contributing to the Finance Departments goal of providing proactive support to the business as a whole aided by providing timely accurate reports and ensuring compliance to company procedure\'s/policies.

Key Responsibilities include;

• Assist at month end for both Group and Operating Company management accounts
• Support year-end financial statement preparation and audit
• Contribute to forecast preparation
• Ad-hoc project support across the Group

What we can offer you;

• A competitive starting salary
• 25 days annual holiday.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme: Buy up to an additional 5 days holiday
• Pension Scheme: 4.5% contributory.
• Health Cash Plan: helping you spread the cost of essential healthcare
• 24/7 EAP Service: free advice, counselling and support for you and your family whenever you need it.
• Wellbeing and mental health champions readily available at work.
• Access to an employee discount scheme which includes a wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, lifestyle goods and services.
• Flexible benefits for you to choose from including Critical Illness, DenPlan and Cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Referral Scheme: recommend a personal connection to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire.
• Free Flu Vaccinations
• Full training, ongoing coaching and support

The position is initially offered on a 6 month fixed term contract basis however there is potential the position may become permanent.

This is a full time position and the working hours are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday 8:30 - 5pm.

Experience Required

The successful candidate with have;

• An accountancy qualification- ACCA, ACA or equivalent with post-qualification experience in group accounting.
• An awareness of internal control requirements
• A good knowledge of MS Excel, including pivot tables, look ups and formulae

Ideally (but not essential):

• Construction/Development sector experience
• Business Central/Evision knowledge
• Reporting package exposure

In addition you will have a strong process improvement mindset, excellent attention to detail and analytical skills. You will also have strong communication and stakeholder management abilities and the ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.

If the abve sounds like you then we\'d strongly encourage you to apply.