Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant will be responsible for all aspects of Financial Accounting and will be able to present technical subjects to non-finance managers at all levels of the organisation

Client Details

Our client is a leading global business based in Gloucestershire, this role is to cover a maternity leave and will be for 15 months

Description

The Financial Accountant will be responsible for;

• Ensure corporate policies are adhered to and financial controls and processes are in place to safeguard the business and its employees.
• Promotes and communicates best practice procedures of internal control, segregation of duties and risk management
• Working with the Finance Controlling teams to ensure month end deadlines are met and the results are understood.
• Oversee the Balance sheet reconciliations allowing timely review and issues/concerns raised in an appropriate manner.
• Reviewing Production order variances/WIP/Absorption
• Annual Cost roll
• Regulatory reporting deadlines and disclosures are met for the following: VAT/TAX/Intrastat. & Statutory accounts (no fines etc.)
• Produce monthly reports, which include key metrics, financial results, and variance reporting(Sales Margin Reporting/COPA analysis/Profit illumination/COS variances on TOP 4 profit centres)
• Assisting with Budget
• Co-ordinate and assist with the annual external audit
• Keep up to date with the latest accounting rule changes and advising on the implications on the business
• Liaise with corporate departments such as tax, accounting and treasury as and when required.
• Assist the Finance team in improving processes, controls and analytics within Finance and the wider business.

Profile

The successful Financial Accountant will ideally be studying towards a professional accountancy qualification. SAP experience is beneficial but not essential

Job Offer

A salary of between £35,000 - £38,000 is on offer to the successful candidate