Financial Accountant

We are recruiting a qualified Financial Accountant for a well-established, privately owned organisation with several trading and investment entities. It is a varied business with a small finance team, so the role offers far more breadth and ownership than you might find in a larger, more structured environment. You will take responsibility for the quality of the underlying accounts, making sure month-end is completed properly, balance sheets are reconciled and the financial information produced by the team is accurate and dependable. There is also plenty to improve. The business is reviewing its finance systems, strengthening its controls and looking at how key processes can be made clearer and more consistent. You will play an important part in that work, alongside managing the regular accounting cycle. The role Working closely with the senior finance lead, your responsibilities will include: Managing the month-end close across several legal entities Preparing journals, accruals, prepayments and fixed asset entries Producing and reviewing monthly management accounts Completing detailed balance sheet reconciliations and resolving discrepancies Preparing VAT returns and maintaining accurate supporting records Supporting the production of statutory accounts and year-end schedules Coordinating with external accountants, auditors and professional advisers Preparing short-term cash-flow information and monitoring working capital Maintaining appropriate controls around banking, ..... full job details .....