Financial Accountant: Reporting, Forecasting & Cashflow

i2i Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks an experienced Financial Accountant to analyse financial statements, manage the company balance sheet, and support reporting and budgeting. Ideal candidates should have strong IT and administration skills, be part qualified, and have experience in a financial accounting environment. This permanent, full-time role in Cheltenham offers competitive pay and generous perks, including annual leave and discounts.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Staff discount on products

Life Assurance Scheme

Discounts across high street brands

Personal Charity Support

Cycle to Work scheme

Tax-Free Childcare

Free onsite parking

Employee Savings Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working within a financial accounting environment.
• Able to self-motivate and deliver accurate reporting to tight timescales.

Responsibilities

• Analysing and interpreting financial statements to support commercial decision-making.
• Helping business support teams understand and manage their costs.
• Taking overall responsibility for the company balance sheet, including fixed assets.
• Managing the production of Statutory Accounts and accompanying notes.
• Reporting and budgeting for revenue and costs.
• Preparing and presenting period, quarterly and YTD reporting with KPI analysis.
• Producing daily and long-term cashflow forecasts.
• Processing authorised automated bank payments.
• Calculating and reporting customer rebates.
• Leading financial modelling and analysis for forecasts, budgets and business plans.
• Supporting audit and tax work to ensure compliance.
• Driving improvements in reporting, systems, processes and timescales.

Skills

Strong IT and administration skills

Excellent Excel skills, including reconciliations

High attention to detail

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to build relationships across all levels

Solutions-focused, able to manage multiple priorities

A strong team player with good problem-solving skills

Education

Part Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) or QBE

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks an experienced Financial Accountant to analyse financial statements, manage the company balance sheet, and support reporting and budgeting. Ideal candidates should have strong IT and administration skills, be part qualified, and have experience in a financial accounting environment. This permanent, full-time role in Cheltenham offers competitive pay and generous perks, including annual leave and discounts.