Financial Accountant

4 weeks ago


St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Aila Recruitment Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Accountant to join our month-end finance team. As a key member of the group financial reporting team, you will be responsible for assisting with the monthly accounting cycle, including ownership over P&L and balance sheet lines and the production of relevant and meaningful analysis, commentary and reconciliations around areas of reporting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Take ownership of balance sheet and P&L accounts and assume responsibility for financial reporting and operational queries relating to those areas
  • Provide insightful and meaningful commentary around P&L variances to budget and prior month/year
  • Prepare accurate balance sheet reconciliations every month promptly
  • Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
  • Be willing and able to challenge and manage stakeholders in areas of responsibility
  • Ensure accounting standards are adhered to while having due regard for the motivations of other departments
  • Support with month-end and year-end close processes
  • Support with interim and year-end audit queries around areas of responsibility
  • Suggest process and control changes to drive continual improvement around financial control and reporting
  • Perform other ad-hoc duties and reporting as needed
Requirements
  • ACA/ACCA Qualified Accountant with audit experience
  • Technically strong Accountant, looking for the first or second move in Industry
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a commercially curious mindset
  • Excellent Excel skills and ability to build relationships across all levels
About Us

Aila Recruitment is a specialist finance recruitment business dedicated to providing the best jobs to the best people. We operate as an extended arm of our client's business and a career coach for our candidates' ongoing development.


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