Financial Accountant

A permanent Financial Accountant job paying up to £40k for a successful business in Worcester.

Job Type:
Permanent
Salary:
£38,000-£40,000 per annum
Location:
Worcester (with occasional travel to another site in Kidderminster)
Hours:
Mon-Fri (9-5)
Your new company
Hays Senior Finance are working exclusively with a global manufacturing business based in Worcester as they look to appoint a Financial Accountant on a permanent basis. This is a newly created role as the company embark on an exciting new project to bring the accounting function of a sister company into their UK finance team.
Your new role
Reporting into the Financial Accounting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in this new project and be responsible for providing key financial support to the business.
Key duties:

• Preparing financial statements including P&L accounts and balance sheet reconciliations
• Delivery of the month-end process, analysing transactions and preparing journals
• Generate financial reports for internal and external stakeholders
• Preparation and delivery of statutory accounts
• Assist with the annual audit process
• Intercompany reconciliations for multiple entities across AP and AR
• Preparation of VAT and Intrastat returns
• Monitor and evaluate existing systems and processes
• Ad hoc financial reporting and other duties that may be required

What you'll need to succeed

• Part-qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or QBE
  
• Proven experience in a similar role with a good understanding of P&L and balance sheet
  
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
  
• Proactive approach to work with a keen willingness to learn
  
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
  
• Highly proficient with MS Office including Excel and a confident user of finance systems (SAP4Hana an advantage)
  

What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary of up to £40,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualification) and the chance to join a business which is going through an exciting period of growth and change. Additional benefits include study support (if applicable), 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), enhanced pension and access to a rewards/healthcare plan. This is an office-based role so you will be comfortable working onsite 5 days a week.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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