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Job Title: Financial Accountant

Location: Plymouth, Devon

Salary: up to £55,000 (dependent on experience)

Job Type: Full-time

About the Role:

TQR Plymouth is pleased to present an opportunity for a talented Financial Accountant to join a high-growth luxury lifestyle business, whose strong order book for 2025 and beyond means this is a great time to get on board with a leading local employer. This high-profile role is pivotal within the finance function; you'll play a key role in driving financial compliance and improved reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Prepare weekly short-term cash flow forecasts, analysing disbursements and receipts, and providing accurate cash flow presentations for stakeholders.
2. Prepare monthly consolidated group management accounts with variance analysis and commentary.
3. Prepare annual financial statements, including supporting files and responding to auditor queries.
4. Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and controls, driving continuous improvement.
5. Support the preparation of annual tax returns and compliance, including RDEC returns.
6. Manage information required for HMRC and national statistic reporting.
7. Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and manage tasks to support efficient close periods and timely reporting of management accounts.
8. Lead finance team members to ensure systems and processes for reporting are in place, utilizing and developing PowerBI solutions.
9. Develop and mentor finance team members to share knowledge and avoid single point dependency.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have:

1. Newly or part-qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) and a member of the equivalent professional body.
2. Financial experience in the manufacturing sector is desirable but not essential.
3. Proactive, self-motivated, and able to lead change positively.
4. Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate financial information to senior managers.
5. Confident, enthusiastic, and resilient.
6. Efficient approach to tasks and delivering on time.
7. High standard of IT skills, including Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Power BI.
8. High level of commercial acumen.
9. Composure under pressure and experience performing in challenging circumstances.

Why Join Us:

At TQR Plymouth, we pride ourselves on matching top talent with leading organizations. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic workplace with significant personal responsibility and attractive development opportunities.

Benefits:

1. Hybrid working.
2. Long term career prospects.
3. Attractive Pension scheme.
4. Various health and wellbeing support options.
5. Shopping and dining discounts.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about finance and have the experience and vision to drive forward financial initiatives, we want to hear from you. Apply now by sending your CV to Martin at TQR Plymouth.

Contact Us:

For more information about this role or other opportunities, please contact Martin at TQR Plymouth.