Financial Accountant

4 weeks ago


Lichfield, Staffordshire, United Kingdom Proactive Personnel Ltd Full time
Financial Accountant Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Financial Accountant to join our client's team. This role involves managing financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting while supporting day-to-day accounting operations, including supplier management and tax compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Reporting & Management Accounts:
    • Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for reporting to management and stakeholders.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting:
    • Lead the preparation of annual budgets and periodic re-forecasts, contributing to strategic financial planning and projections.
  • Cost & Asset Management:
    • Perform cost variance analysis and manage control accounts reconciliations.
    • Calculate depreciation for property, plant, and equipment and maintain the fixed assets register.
    • Manage additions to fixed assets and ensure accurate asset tracking.
  • Month-End & Year-End Closures:
    • Oversee month-end and year-end closing processes, including preparation of audit documentation and VAT returns for multiple entities.
    • Support audit requests and ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
  • Journal & Reconciliation:
    • Prepare and post journals for payroll, prepayments, and accruals.
    • Perform bank reconciliations and manage daily cashbook postings.
    • Process accounts receivable receipts and manage cash flow effectively.
  • Supplier & Payment Management:
    • Oversee supplier invoice processing, payments, and reconciliations, including handling international supplier queries.
    • Manage employee expense claims and ensure efficient processing of payments.
  • Team Leadership & Collaboration:
    • Train and mentor junior team members, including a Trainee Accountant.
    • Collaborate with internal teams and liaise with customers and suppliers to maintain strong working relationships.
  • System Proficiency:

    Work with Sage, for daily accounting tasks, reporting, and analysis and other systems in the finance function. Power BI etc

    Key Skills & Qualifications:

    • Qualifications:
      • Professional qualifications: ACCA or and AAT Level 4.
    • Experience:
      • Proven experience managing a portfolio of clients and working with small to medium-sized businesses.
      • Hands-on experience preparing management accounts, financial statements, and tax returns.
      • Expertise in Sage50
    • Skills:
      • Strong financial reporting and analytical skills, with the ability to handle complex reconciliations and asset management.


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