Temp Financial Accountant

Michael Page; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recognized organization in industrial and manufacturing seeks a Financial Accountant to manage financial operations in Newport. The role offers a hybrid working environment with a competitive daily rate of £250 to £350, making it ideal for skilled professionals. The position is temporary for 4 months, requiring excellent analytical and Excel skills, as well as strong communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• High level of Excel / spreadsheet skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the compilation of management accounts.
• Undertake and manage business planning and budgeting.
• Maintain cashbook and Nominal Ledger control accounts.
• Supervise and control banking transactions.
• Assist in the compilation of statutory accounts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel/spreadsheet skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified Accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA

Job description

Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for a Financial Accountant to contribute to a thriving industrial and manufacturing environment. The role will be based in the Newport area.

Client Details

The employer is a well-established organisation in the industrial and manufacturing sector, recognised for its robust operations and commitment to excellence. It operates as a medium-sized entity, offering a professional and structured working environment.

Description

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant is a key role within the finance department.

This is a stand alone role that will be responsible for;

• Manage the compilation of management accounts in accordance with organisational requirements and timescales (e.g. month-end close).
• Undertake and manage business planning, budgeting and forecasting activity as required.
• Manage and undertake reconciliations as required.
• Maintain cashbook and Nominal Ledger control accounts.
• Supervise and control banking transactions.
• Supervise and control foreign travel facilities.
• Assist in the compilation, preparation and timely submission of statutory accounts.
• Undertake reconciliation, preparation and timely submission of VAT returns and PAYE and NIC payments.
• Liaise with Company's tax advisors on any matters relating to tax and national insurance computation and payment.
• Liaise with Payroll Department to ensure that all of the Company's obligations in relation to the collection and payment of tax and NIC for stock option exercises and vestings are properly discharged in a timely manner.
• Maintain and control the Fixed Assets Register and depreciation schedules.
• Completion and submission of various Government returns as required, including intrastat returns.
• Manage the Company expenses processing system.
• Support the annual stocktake and annual cost roll-up processes, including resource management, time management and final report out.
• Deputise for the Management accountant or Financial Controller as required.
• Manage the Company Travel and Expense process via the Concur system.
• Support the Financial Controller in the monitoring and reporting requirements of Sarbanes-Oxley, including updating process narratives and conducting self-testing for the site.
• Assist in the review of Capital and Revenue expense requests, including investment appraisal.
• Assist and contribute to the implementation of Operational Excellence in all aspects of the business as required.
• Assist or manage various ad hoc finance projects as and when required.

Profile

A successful Financial Accountant should have:

• Qualified Accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA
• Excellent analytical skills.
• High level of Excel / spreadsheet skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively perform in multi-functional environment.

Job Offer

• A competitive daily rate of approximately £250 to £350 per day, depending on experience.
• Temporary position for 4 months
• Hybrid working