Financial Accountant

Description:

This role offers a range of opportunities that would be a good fit for someone stepping out of a practice. There will be an emphasis on involvement with the audit and statutory accounts process so that skill set is desirable; however this role will also get exposure across all areas of business including forecasting and reporting monthly management accounts to internal stakeholders, management of cash and financing as well as a range of other projects.

Client Details

Our client is a market leading UK Wide Business with a head office in Glasgow City Centre. They are a fast-growing and dynamic business with a great work environment for a newly-qualified CA embarking on an industry role.

Description

The successful candidate will likely have the following responsibilities:

All aspects of the month end accounts preparation for one of the main trading entities within the group
Preparation of financial statements for a number of legal entities.
Heavy involvement in the external audit process
Assist with daily cash management
Technical accounting support
Process improvements
Assisting with preparation of budgets and forecasts
Reporting performance to key stakeholders
Analysis of profit and loss; comparing actuals to budget and forecasts
Assisting the Financial Controller with ad hoc tasks and projectsProfile

The successful candidate will likely have the following profile:

Fully qualified chartered accountant (ICAS, ACCA, CIMA)
Previous exp of accounts preparation using excel or accounts production software
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Be able to work on own using initiative
Highly accurate and detail-oriented
Take pride and ownership in own work
Good IT skills and excel proficiency
Strong team player

Job Offer

This role will offer the following package and benefits:

£45,000-£55,000 DOE
Discretionary Bonus
Pension
Private Medical
9-day fortnight