Financial Accountant

3 days ago


Aston End, United Kingdom Hays Accountancy And Finance Full time

Qualified accountant roleContractImmediate startHybrid working Job DescriptionPosition Purpose
Oversee Companies House administrative reporting, including confirmation statements and filing deadlines, to ensure all statutory deadlines are met.
Compile and review VAT returns by collecting data from the management accounting team, guiding offshore teams, and ensuring timely and accurate compliance.
Maintain fixed asset registers across multiple sites and process the depreciation journal monthly.
Prepare and file monthly Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns in accordance with regulations.
Play a key role in the statutory audit process (including coordination with external auditors) and ensure compliance with tax regulations (including VAT).
Assist the Financial Reporting Manager in addressing regulatory enquiries with precise and prompt information.
Monitor budget versus project expenditures for development projects and provide weekly updates to key stakeholders.
Foster strong and trusting relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Key Deliverables
Timely completion of statutory audits and all corporate tax, VAT compliance, and CIS returns.
Monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts for fixed assets, VAT, and intercompany transactions, adhering to strict reporting schedules.
Provide weekly budget vs. actual expenditure reports for all development projects, including clear variance analysis and actionable insights shared with stakeholders.
Establish and maintain strong and trusting relationships with all key stakeholders, including the finance team, third-party service providers, and suppliers.
Responsibilities
Ensure subledgers for fixed assets, VAT, and intercompany transactions are accurately maintained and reconciled to facilitate a strict month-end reporting cycle.
Support the Financial Reporting Manager on all matters related to external audits and taxation (including compliance and reporting).
Stay informed about UK accounting and taxation legislation to ensure full compliance.
Build meaningful relationships with all key stakeholders, particularly finance team members, finance business partners, external auditors, and HMRC.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, effectively present ideas, and implement practical actions.
Person SpecificationKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Effective communicator, capable of building meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
Team player with the ability to contribute to broader organisational goals.
A self-starter with a strong desire for personal development.
Commercially minded, ensuring deliverables add value and insight to the business.
Aptitude for technical accounting and taxation skills is beneficial.
Proven Experience/Education Level
Professionally qualified accountant (e., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience.
Proven experience in financial accounting, reconciliations, and preparing management accounts.
Familiarity with accounting software and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Desirable Attributes
Experience in group accounting, intercompany reconciliations, or multi-entity businesses.
Knowledge of industry-specific regulations or reporting frameworks (e., Companies House, sector-specific taxes).
Adaptability to change and a continuous improvement mindset.
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