Financial Accountant

The Role

The Financial Accountant is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting timely and compliant financial reporting, and operating within a strong financial control environment.
The role plays a key part in the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring reliable financial information is produced, while supporting continuous improvement within the financial control function.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver the month-end close process, ensuring journals are prepared, reviewed, and posted accurately and within agreed deadlines, with appropriate supporting documentation maintained. This includes areas such as revenue, overheads, accruals, and prepayments.
Prepare and complete balance sheet reconciliations in line with agreed timetables, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timely resolution of reconciling items.
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.
Manage and coordinate company secretarial (CoSec) submissions and administration, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Prepare financial reports and supporting analysis as required.
Support external audit processes, responding to queries and providing documentation within agreed timeframes.
Investigate and resolve finance-related queries, including those relating to journals, reconciliations, and other ad hoc matters.
Monitor and maintain key financial controls, ensuring a clear and auditable trail is in place.
Complete VAT returns and assist with other tax-related activities as required.

Experience & Attributes

Demonstrated experience supporting month-end close processes, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
Experience working within a financial control and reporting environment.
Familiarity with audit processes and working with external auditors.
Understanding of accounting principles and standards.
Working knowledge of VAT and relevant tax considerations.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve variances.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
High attention to detail with a structured and methodical approach.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Proactive mindset with an interest in improving processes and strengthening financial controls.

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