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Financial Accountant

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
Home Location
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
Oct 26, 2021

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Job Role
Financial Accountant
Sector
FMCG & CPG
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

In this newly-created role, you will be responsible for driving improvements to current processes and controls, along with managing a small finance team, overseeing AP, AR and payroll. You will also be required to build excellent stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally.

Client Details

Our client is a market-leading brand who are PE-backed with an excellent reputation. They are currently going through an exciting period of growth, and subsequently, are looking for a qualified accountant to manage a small team within financial control.

Description

  • Responsible for managing a team of 4
  • Own the integrity of master data for accountable areas
  • Drive purchase order and goods receipting compliance
  • Ensure business purchase orders raisers and approvers have the necessary guidance and training to conduct their roles
  • Prepare and/or approve balance sheet reconciliations for accountable areas
  • Support the interim and year end audits to ensure a smooth and efficient audit process
  • Constantly review and question current processes
  • Support the Financial Controller with ad hoc tasks when required

Profile

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
  • Excellent excel skills
  • Demonstrates excellent ability to work well as part of a team
  • Takes initiative to implement changes that will simplify and improve processes
  • An ability to quickly pick-up new systems
  • Excellent attention to detail and curiosity to understand more
  • Able to build strong stakeholder relationships

Job Offer

Up to £50,000 + benefits + flexible working

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.

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