Financial Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing business based in Worcester is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their team. This newly created permanent role will involve key financial support responsibilities and opportunities for growth as the company enhances its accounting function. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and a solid grasp of accounting principles, as well as the ability to meet strict deadlines and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.

Benefits

Study support

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Enhanced pension

Access to rewards/healthcare plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role.
• Good understanding of P&L and balance sheets.
• Strong accounting knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial statements including P&L accounts.
• Delivery of month-end processes.
• Generating financial reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Understanding of P&L

Knowledge of accounting principles

Proactive approach

Ability to meet deadlines

Highly proficient with MS Office

Education

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

Tools

SAP4Hana

Job description

A permanent Financial Accountant job paying up to £40k for a successful business in Worcester.

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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