Financial Reporting Accountant

Alpine; Enstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motorsport organization based in Enstone is seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant. The successful candidate will assist in financial close processes and ensure compliance with reporting standards. Responsibilities include managing Fixed Asset accounting, preparing reports, and collaborating with advisors on tax claims. Candidates should have experience in accounting with a focus on CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualifications and strong Excel skills. The role offers competitive remuneration and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Pension

Free onsite gym

Subsidised canteen

Qualifications

• Experience in financial reporting/accounting.
• Qualified or pursuing CIMA/ACCA/ACA.
• Strong MS Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Fixed Asset accounting processes.
• Collaborate on R&D Tax Credit claims.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Participate in month end/year end close.

Skills

Financial reporting

CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification

MS Excel

Communication skills

Job description

Alpine F1 Team have an opportunity to join our team as a Financial Reporting Accountant within our site in Enstone, Oxfordshire. This role will provide support to ensure key financial close and day to day activities are completed in a robust and timely manner.

Key Accountabilities Include

Your key duties are varied and will develop as you grow within the team. You will support preparation of management accounts, group reporting, and rolling forecast with particular focus on the following:

• Assist with the end-to-end process of Fixed Asset accounting, including leased right of use assets. Ensure the creation of assets comply with internal guidelines and financial reporting standards. Manage the fixed assets sub-ledger in an active manner through the month end activities and perform regular fixed asset inventory checks.
• Collaborate with external advisors to prepare and submit the annual Research & Development (R&D) Tax Credit claim to HMRC, ensuring compliance with the agreed methodology.
• Collaborate with external advisors to maximise the capital allowances available on all fixed asset additions, ensuring full compliance and maximum benefit.
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are reviewed to agreed deadlines with all reconciling items investigated and resolved promptly.
• Key player in month end / year end close process, including journal entries, variance analysis, insightful commentaries and preparation of reporting packs.
• Gain an understanding of the Financial Regulations and assist with associated internal/external reporting.
• Undertake ad hoc assignments for Financial Reporting and FP&A team, as necessary.

Financial Reporting Accountant – The Person

To be considered for this role, you will need experience within a similar position. Qualified or working towards completion of your CIMA/ACCA/ACA with strong MS Excel skills and the ability to communicate at all levels. You will be pro‑active and a quick learner and used to managing workloads to meet time constraint deadlines. You will be hungry to develop and progress within your accounting career and comfortable working within a team environment but also on your own initiative.

Our Offer To You

In return for your hard work and dedication we offer a team who is truly ambitious with their goals, with a unique and friendly working environment and competitive remuneration – including pension, free onsite gym, subsidised canteen and many others. Please apply with current CV and details of your notice period via the link below. Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.