Financial Accountant

This growing, exciting organisation based in Guildford are hiring a qualified Financial Accountant to join their team. You will joining an international business that has further expansion plans and has a brilliant market reputation. This role will be fully office based, in a newly refurbished space and comes with outstanding working benefits. In addition, this role will suit a newly qualified Accountant or someone with up to 5 years post qualification experience that is looking for a new, dynamic opportunity.

Financial Accountant

Permanent, full time

Guildford, Surrey

£55,000 - £65,000 per annum

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• 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Annual salary reviews
• Private pension scheme
• Long-term disability cover
• Life assurance
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private healthcare

In this role you will be reporting into the Financial Controller and will play a vital role in the financial reporting process. You will be working in a medium sized team and will oversee a small transaction finance team. Your key responsibilities will be:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting the month-end close process.
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Supporting the year-end audit process, including preparation of audit schedules, and liaising with external auditors.
• Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts and tax filings.
• Supporting the consolidation of group accounts and working with multiple currencies.
• Contributing to treasury management activities.
• Mentoring and supporting a small team of Accounts Assistants, providing guidance, and reviewing their work.
• Participating in process improvement initiatives and supporting wider finance projects as required.

• A full accountancy qualification ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar financial accounting role
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Strong communication skills and highly adaptable

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics.