Financial Accountant

Newly created position is a growing Finance function, we're looking for a Financial Accountant to support the Financial Control function and contribute to the ongoing development of accounting processes.

Hybrid working with 1-2 days per week in the office

Client Details

Growing division of a Market leading, Global engineering business based in Derby, rapidly evolving with a mission to transform the markets they operate in

Description

This is a newly created position so you will have license to mould and shape it.

• Manage the end-to-end PO accruals process, gather and validate consumption data, calculate accruals in line with contracts, ensure month-end deadlines are met, and drive process improvements and automation.
• Prepare and post month-end and ad-hoc journals, ensuring accuracy, documentation quality and timely close.
• Produce reconciliations, investigate variances, and maintain strong balance sheet controls.
• Identify and process prepayments, ensure accurate P&L release, and review GL coding for accuracy.
• Support tangible and intangible asset accounting, including capitalisation, depreciation, asset register maintenance and lease accounting.
• Assist with data analysis, documentation and continuous improvement of IFRS 15 processes and controls.
• Prepare audit schedules, support internal/external audits, and ensure adherence to accounting policies and standards.
• Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, ERP enhancements, process optimisation, control improvements, and ad-hoc reporting.
• Provide assistance with VAT and corporation tax activities as the tax function grows.

This is a key role in a growing team, and you'll bring a collaborative mindset, analytical strength, and a passion for enhancing financial processes

Profile

You will be a technically strong, degree educated accountant, probably qualified in a large practice and looking for your first or second move from the profession.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must, as well as an appetite for professional growth and aptitude for problem solving and process improvement

Job Offer

55-65k DOE plus generous bonus, market leading pension and Hybrid working (1-2 days in the office)