Financial Accountant (20-30hpw)

3 Point Recruitment Ltd; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm is seeking a part-time Financial Accountant for a Leicestershire-based client. The role involves preparation of management and statutory accounts, overseeing VAT returns, and managing financial records. Ideal candidates will have a relevant accounting qualification and experience in managing accounts. This position offers a salary of £40-45k FTE and the flexibility of working predominantly from home, with career development opportunities in a growing and ambitious business.

Benefits

Salary of £40-45k FTE

Remote working with 1 day in the office

Ongoing career development

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Formally qualified accountant, ideally ACCA, CIMA or ACA.
• Experience in management accounts and year-end close processes.
• Confident in working independently and alongside a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual management accounts.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
• Provide detailed P&L and balance sheet analysis.
• Support budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP.

Skills

Management accounting

VAT returns

Bookkeeping

Financial analysis

Independent working

Education

ACCA, CIMA, ACA qualification

Part Qualified & Qualified by Experience

Tools

Xero

Job description

Job Description

We are recruiting a Financial Accountant for our Leicestershire based client a part time basis, 20-30 hours per week , with just one day per week in the office.

Thisisanewlycreatedroleandthebusinessislookingforanexperiencedcandidatewhocancomeinandreally'maketheroletheirown'whichisquiteuniqueinthecurrentmarket.Thiswillbeabalancedrolethatstillprovideschallenge,varietyandthechancetocontributetoawellestablishedandforward-thinkingbusiness.

Requirements

• Prepare monthly management accounts and annual statutory accounts for all group entities.
• Lead and complete month end and year end close processes, including consolidated accounts and supporting commentary.
• Process all key period end adjustments, such as accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, intercompany transactions and financial asset / liability movements.
• Provide detailed monthly P&L and balance sheet analysis, highlighting variances against budget and recommending improvements.
• Oversee VAT returns, bookkeeping, banking and cashflow management.
• Manage purchase and sales ledgers to maintain accurate financial records.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities to aid effective financial planning.
• Manage the relationship with the external payroll provider and support the payroll team.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
• Document financial processes and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls and improve efficiency.
• Ensure accounting practices comply with GAAP and adhere to standards set by the CFO.

Suitable Candidates

• Formally qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) but Part Qualified & Qualified by Experience will also be accepted.
• Ideally you will have experience using Xero but this isn’t essential as training can be provided for suitable candidates.
• Confident in working independently and along side the wider finance team.
• Can use their own initiative & put forward ideas & recommendations to the CFO.

Benefits

• A salary of £40-45k FTE.
• Working mainly from home with 1 day per week in the office.
• Joining an ever growing, profitable & highly ambitious business who can offer ongoing career development.
• A range of company benefits confirmed upon suitable application.