Financial Accountant - 12 months FTC

Marks Sattin Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is exclusively working with a business in Leeds seeking a Financial Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves preparation of financial reports, balance sheet reconciliations, and support for audits and tax computations. Candidates should have solid accounting experience and be ready to join a fast-paced environment. Available candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Solid financial accounting experience required.
• Confidence in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to assist with year-end statutory accounts.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of period end journals for reporting entities.
• Preparation of analysis and key account balances.
• Assist with corporation tax computations and analysis.
• Support with ad-hoc technical and accounting queries.

Job description

Marks Sattin are exclusively working with a business in Leeds who are on the lookout for a Financial Accountant to join the business on a 12 months FTC basis.

This is an excellent experienced Accountant with solid financial accounting experience who's confident stepping into a fast-paced environment and adding value from day one.

Key Responsibility

• Preparation of period end journals for reporting entities
• Preparation of analysis and commentary and key account balances for assistance with period end close
• Preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual balance sheet reconciliations in line with internal and external reporting requirements ensuring fit for auditing purposes
• Weekly and monthly bank reconciliations including period end foreign currency retranslations
• Preparation and delivery of cost centre decks for reporting to heads of functions to required timescales including commentary on actuals and analysis trackers
• Assist with year-end statutory account and audit process
• Assist with corporation tax computations and associated analysis for external tax advisors
• Assist with preparation of quarterly VAT returns for the Group and trading entities including compliance with all relevant HMRC requirements and payments
• Completion of confirmation statements for group entities ensuring full compliance with Companies House filing requirements
• Assistance with employment tax related matters - P11Ds and PSA reporting
• Support with weekly short term cash flow reporting preparation
• Support with ad-hoc monthly and quarterly reporting
• Support with ad-hoc technical and accounting queries

If you're available at short notice and looking for your next challenge, please apply.

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