Financial Accountant

Description:

Financial Accountant
Hertford (Hybrid working after probation)
£55,000 - £65,000 + Great Benefits

A well-established, fast-growing business based in Hertford is looking for a technically strong Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This is a broad, hands-on role sitting at the heart of the financial reporting function, offering real scope to make your mark in a high-quality finance environment.

The Role

Reporting to the senior finance team, you will take ownership of core financial accounting activities across the business. Day-to-day responsibilities will include:

- Delivering accurate month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting under IFRS
- Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and journals
- Supporting technical accounting areas including revenue recognition, accruals, provisions and inventory
- Maintaining the fixed asset register - additions, disposals, transfers and depreciation
- Analysing and communicating balance sheet movements and areas of risk to senior stakeholders
- Supporting internal and external audit through the preparation of schedules, reconciliations and documentation
- Identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls and governance

What We're Looking For

- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a relevant finance role with solid month-end close exposure
- Sound understanding of IFRS and core accounting principles
- Advanced Excel; experience of ERP systems an advantage
- Strong attention to detail, well organised and able to manage competing deadlines
- Confident communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders

What's On Offer

- £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
- A collaborative, professional and supportive working environment
- A genuine opportunity to develop within a sizeable, well-run finance function offering a defined career path.

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