Financial Accountant - #1740108

Do you have thorough knowledge of financial accounting?

Are you experienced with accountancy software and Excel?

Do you have experience in cross functional work to drive efficiency and financial awareness?

We are seeking a Financial Accountant to join our Financial Control team on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract.

You will play a crucial role in preparing and managing the financial accounts, preparing and submitting quarterly VAT returns, and coordinating the preparation and distribution of management accounts to the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Executive team members.

Your Role

As a Financial Accountant, you will be instrumental in preparing and reviewing monthly flash and final management accounts, while also analysing and suggesting improvements using Business Central software to enhance efficiencies and regular reporting. You'll collaborate closely with the payroll team to ensure accuracy and compliance, manage inter-division loans and departmental postings, and work with growth and innovation to track and analyse donations, ensuring all are billed and receipt dates recorded. Your keen eye for detail will help maximize revenue by reviewing FairShare income variables and reconciling income and accruals, ensuring accrued income is billed promptly. You'll also manage debtors, assist in digitizing expenses, catalogue lease agreements, and document month-end processes for smoother handovers.

Additionally, you'll work with Finance Business Partnering teams to ensure clear variance analysis in monthly management accounts, maintain balance sheet reconciliations for key balances, and manage transactional systems and processes, supporting Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable specialists. The role involves working in cross functional teams including collaborating with the procurement team to ensure correct classification of POs and related PIs. You will also deputise for the Financial Control Manager when required. Other duties include owning the weekly update of the cashflow forecasting file, managing VAT reporting to HMRC and the preparation and submission of the annual PSA return.

About You

• Finalist/newly qualified accountant ACCA/CIMA/ACA (desirable)
• Thorough knowledge of accountancy
• Experience of providing finance business partnering to non-finance budget holders
• Expertise in the use of accounting packages and Excel spreadsheets, knowledge of MS Word and Outlook
• Experience of working to a structured month-end close timetable
• Experience of Microsoft Business central or equivalent accountancy package (desirable)
  
  

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are incredibly important to us; we have a culture of belonging. We’re always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce to ensure we can provide the best service possible for everyone. It’s not just about the professional experience you bring – we’re interested in who you are and your potential. If there’s an adjustment to our recruitment process that would help you to be your best, speak to our team and they’ll be happy to help.