Financial Accountant - first time mover

Michael Page; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tourism industry is offering a Financial Accountant role. This hands-on position involves supporting audit and tax compliance, and gaining experience in management accounting and reporting. With hybrid working options and a supportive environment, join a growing team at a pivotal time for career development.

Benefits

Annual leave rising to 33 days including bank holidays

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Preferably ACA qualified or equivalent.
• Strong academic background.
• Excellent Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the group's annual audit process.
• Prepare consolidated statutory accounts.
• Manage cash flow reporting and forecasting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Independent work ability

Deadline management

Education

ACA qualification or equivalent

Job description

This Financial Accountant role reports into the Financial Controller. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to move from practice into a hands-on operational finance role. You will support audit and tax compliance, while also gaining experience in management accounting, reporting, and cash flow management. You will work closely with senior finance leaders including the FC and CFO.

Client Details

Our client is a growing business in the tourism industry. The company has received industry recognition and continues to develop its key brands nationwide. You'll join at an exciting time of positive growth and this is a newly created role to strengthen the finance function.

Description

Lead the group's annual audit process and coordinate with external auditorsPrepare consolidated statutory accounts and supporting schedulesAssist with monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliationsManage cash flow reporting and forecastingMaintain statutory company records and prepare quarterly VAT returnsSupport improvements in financial processes, systems, and controls

Profile

Preferably ACA qualified or equivalentStrong academic background and attention to detailExcellent Excel skillsAbility to work independently and manage deadlines

Job Offer

• Salary in the region of £50,000 to £55,000
• Hybrid working options, enabling you to combine working from the offices with working from home (the office is very easily commutable via train and car with parking options)
• Join a growing business at an exciting time with plenty of career development opportunities
• Annual leave rising to 33 days inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme