Financial Accountant- 1 year FTC

Markerstudy Group; Wells; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking a Financial Accountant for a 12-month maternity cover. In this hybrid role, you will be part of a dynamic finance team, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting and managing essential finance operations. This position offers growth and development opportunities while contributing to a supportive team focused on accuracy and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Hybrid working with flexibility

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for skill development

Qualifications

• Part-qualified AAT, ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Strong understanding of chart of accounts and nominal analysis.
• Proficiency in Excel, confident with finance/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Post and analyze supplier invoices accurately.
• Manage purchase and sales ledger queries.
• Complete bank reconciliations and daily cash postings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Education

Part-qualified AAT, ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Finance/ERP systems

Job description

Financial Accountant

Location: Hybrid - Office based at Chapman Way
Type: 12-Month Maternity Cover

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a strong grasp of core accounting processes and a passion for accuracy? We're looking for a Financial Accountant to join our busy and collaborative finance team. This role offers great exposure across Accounts Payable and Receivable, with involvement in financial reporting, reconciliations, and intercompany processes.

The Role:

As a Financial Accountant, you'll help support the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and timely. You'll work closely with the wider team to produce insightful reporting and maintain financial control across key ledgers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately post and analyse supplier invoices across the AP function
• Understand the full purchasing cycle from invoice receipt to payment
• Reconcile supplier statements and process weekly payment runs
• Manage purchase and sales ledger queries
• Draft and post month-end journals: prepayments, accruals, payroll, intercompany
• Prepare monthly supporting schedules including P&L analysis (e.g., marketing, insurance, payroll)
• Complete bank reconciliations and daily cash postings
• Forecast short-term cash flow and ensure correct allocation of receipts/payments
• Post intercompany recharges, including credit card and intercompany invoices
• Perform accurate intercompany reconciliations aligned with Group balances
• Investigate mis-postings and escalate discrepancies to the Head of Financial Accounting
• Deputise for the Head of Financial Accounting when needed

About You:

You're organised, analytical, and proactive. You understand the importance of accurate financial reporting and enjoy working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. You're confident handling data, solving problems, and supporting process improvements.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Part-qualified AAT, ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Strong understanding of chart of accounts (COA) and nominal analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence using finance/ERP systems
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels

What You'll Gain:

• The opportunity to broaden your financial skill set
• Exposure to intercompany processes and Group reporting
• A supportive team environment focused on accuracy and continuous improvement
• Hybrid working with flexibility built in

Ready to take the next step in your finance career
Apply now to join a growing company where your accuracy, initiative, and commitment will truly make a difference.