Financial Accountant Opportunity
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Financial Accountant to join our team on a 12 month contract. This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience and skills in financial accounting, as well as the potential for a full-time position after this initial period.
About the Role
This is a key position within our organization, responsible for analyzing financial and non-financial data to identify opportunities to improve efficiencies and reduce costs. You will also be involved in period end close activities, Management accounts preparation, and reconciliations. Additionally, you will assist in the preparation of year-end statutory accounts and participate in project work related to automation and process improvement.
Responsibilities
1. Analysis of financial and non-financial data to identify opportunities to improve efficiencies and reduce costs.
2. Involvement in period end close activities and Management accounts preparation, including P&L and Balance Sheet for multiple entities.
3. Reconciliations and reporting of key costs in the P&L and business streams.
4. Assistance in the preparation of year-end statutory accounts for multiple group companies, including consolidation accounts.
5. Project work related to automation and process improvement.
6. Mentor junior staff across various departments.
Requirements
* 1-2 years PQE in practice or industry.
* Strong analytical and data analysis skills.
* Ability to understand and manage complex intercompany and consolidation accounting processes.
* Experience in Group/multi-country entities is an advantage.
* Experience in SAP is an advantage.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with non-finance colleagues.
Benefits
* An attractive and competitive salary reviewed annually in line with performance.
* A benefits package inclusive of:
* 23 days annual leave rising according to length of service.
* Defined contribution pension scheme on commencement.
* In-store discount.
* Company sick pay scheme.
* Enhanced maternity and paternity payments.
* Life event gifts.
* Length of service awards.
* Life assurance cover.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Bike to work scheme.
* An active Sports & Social Club.
Key Skills
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.