Financial Accountant - rapidly growing, innovative health food business.

Based: Near Aldershot, Surrey (Hybrid role - 2 days per week in office)

Salary: £57,000 - £62,000 (dependent on experience) plus benefits and bonus

Seeking a recently qualified ACA or ACCA with 0 - 2 years PQE who is looking for their first move out of practice into industry

Financial Accountant - About the business

A rapidly growing and innovative specialist health food business that is shaking up its sector and creating a real buzz. Vibrant organisation that is expanding both in the UK and on the international stage. They have recently embarked on an exciting phase of their development by launching their products into some of the UK's leading retailers and have substantial private equity support.

Financial Accountant - About the role

Working closely alongside the UK Head of Finance, duties will include:

Preparation of timely financial and statutory accounts with supporting analysis
Own the accounting and reporting requirements associated with the various sections of the business
Supporting the Head of Retail with accounting and finance support
Maintaining a robust system of financial controls
Management of the fixed asset register
Provision of timely financial analysis to the business including trend and variance analysis
Preparation of monthly VAT analysis
Ad hoc tasks as delegated by the CFO or Head of Finance

Financial Accountant - Candidate requirements:

Degree educated, and a recently qualified ACA or ACCA with 0 - 2 years PQE
Currently working in a practice firm and looking to make the first move into industry
Experience in external auditing with strong technical skills
Excellent analytical, problem - solving and critical thinking skills
Previous experience in a fast moving, dynamic organisation
Strong system skills and IT literacy with knowledge of financial modelling
An excellent team player with a confident, outgoing personality
A strong communicator who has the ability to implement and influence change at all levels.
Previous experience of stakeholder management

Financial Accountant- Benefits:

Competitive salary
Discretionary bonus
Excellent benefits
Pension Scheme
Free car parking

This is a truly outstanding role at an exciting time in the company's growth. The Financial Accountant will play an integral part of the company's push for growth and will be a highly visible and influential role within the business - a fantastic opportunity to gain some excellent experience and take your career to the next level.