Financial Accountant

An established technology business based in Waterbeach is looking to appoint a Financial Accountant to join its Finance team. This is a broad financial accounting role, working closely with the Finance Manager and colleagues across the wider business to deliver accurate financial information and support key reporting requirements.

Your duties will include:

• Managing stock accounting, inventory reporting and stock turnover analysis, including supporting stock count verification.
• Maintaining the R&D and fixed asset registers, including capitalisation, amortisation and appropriate accounting treatment.
• Preparing monthly accruals and prepayments, journals, balance sheet reconciliations and revenue and gross margin analysis.
• Supporting the preparation of UK statutory accounts, audit requirements and tax computations, while liaising with overseas accountants and external advisors.
• Supporting R&D accounting activities, alongside other financial reporting and improvement projects.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A recognised accountancy qualification, such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Experience working to tight financial reporting deadlines, with strong attention to detail and a questioning approach to financial information.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues across Finance and other departments.
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset, with a genuine interest in developing their accounting knowledge and contributing to continuous improvement.

This is a varied role offering the opportunity to develop across a broad range of financial accounting responsibilities while working closely with senior Finance colleagues and stakeholders across the business. If you are a qualified accountant looking for a role where you can broaden your experience and take ownership of a diverse portfolio, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Please apply via the advert or contact John at Eclectic Recruitment for more information.

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