Financial Accountant

Hays Accountancy and Finance; Worcester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing business is seeking a Financial Accountant in Worcester to enhance their finance team. The role focuses on key financial support, from preparing financial statements to managing the month-end process, while offering a competitive salary and growth opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Study support

25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)

Enhanced pension

Access to rewards/healthcare plan

Qualifications

• Part-qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE required.
• Proven experience in a similar role, good understanding of P&L and balance sheet.
• Highly proficient with MS Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements and deliver month-end processes.
• Generate financial reports for stakeholders and prepare statutory accounts.
• Assist with the annual audit process and intercompany reconciliations.

Skills

Accounting principles

P&L understanding

Balance sheet knowledge

Proactive approach

Ability to work under pressure

MS Office (Excel)

Education

Part-qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE

Tools

SAP4Hana

Job description

Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£38,000-£40,000 per annum
Location:
Worcester (with occasional travel to another site in Kidderminster)
Hours:
Mon-Fri (9-5)

Your new company
Hays Senior Finance are working exclusively with a global manufacturing business based in Worcester as they look to appoint a Financial Accountant on a permanent basis. This is a newly created role as the company embark on an exciting new project to bring the accounting function of a sister company into their UK finance team.

Your new role
Reporting into the Financial Accounting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in this new project and be responsible for providing key financial support to the business.

Key duties:

• Preparing financial statements including P&L accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
• Delivery of the month-end process, analysing transactions and preparing journals
• Generate financial reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Preparation and delivery of statutory accounts
• Assist with the annual audit process
• Intercompany reconciliations for multiple entities across AP and AR
• Preparation of VAT and Intrastat returns
• Monitor and evaluate existing systems and processes
• Ad hoc financial reporting and other duties that may be required

What you'll need to succeed

• Part-qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE
• Proven experience in a similar role with a good understanding of P&L and balance sheet
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Proactive approach to work with a keen willingness to learn
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Highly proficient with MS Office including Excel and a confident user of finance systems (SAP4Hana an advantage)

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualification) and the chance to join a business which is going through an exciting period of growth and change. Additional benefits include study support (if applicable), 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), enhanced pension and access to a rewards/healthcare plan. This is an office-based role so you will be comfortable working onsite 5 days a week.

What you need to do now
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