Financial Accountant Job in Peterborough, Anglia UK
Our client is looking for a financial accountant to join their busy office to work on a 6 month to 12 month contract to cover maternity leave
Responsibilities for the Financial Accountant role include:
The production of monthly management accounts, the annual budget and interim forecasts
To ensure that financial controls and procedures are robust
The delivery of key information and returns to meet legal and group requirements (including PSA returns, VAT returns, IXBRL filing, statutory accounts)
To ensure that finance systems and processes are fit for purpose
Line management of the assistant accountant and purchase ledger team
Preparation of the audit file for the annual audit and liaising with the audit team
Candidate applying for the Financial Accountant role will need:
ACCA/CIMA/ACA qualified or QBE (applicants who are qualified by experience will also be considered)
A proven track record of systems and process implementation or re-engineering
A background in both management accounts and financial accounts
Experience in the production of statutory accounts under UK GAAP
Experience in leading and developing a small team
The ability to be decisive and make sensible choices based on the information available
The ability to engage and communicate with people at all levels in the organisation
The aptitude to get to grips with new systems and processes quickly and in depth
An enquiring mind with a logical and open approach to problem solving
A strong team player with a can-do attitude and flexible approach
For more details regarding the Financial Accountant role please send us your CV along with your salary expectation.