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Financial Accountant

Morgan McKinley
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Bristol, City of Bristol BS6 5EX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job title is Financial Accountant located in Bristol with hybrid working options.
  • The salary is competitive and depends on experience, with a requirement of at least 12 months of post-qualification experience.
  • The role involves overseeing month-end processes, completing VAT returns, coordinating audits, and managing financial systems.
  • Candidates should possess strong financial accounting skills, including statutory accounting and audit coordination, along with excellent communication and analytical abilities.
  • This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact within a finance team while supporting professional growth.

Job Title: Financial AccountantLocation: Bristol with hybrid working Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

We are looking for a highly qualified and experienced Financial Accountant to join our clients dynamic Finance Team. If you have a strong background in financial accounting, including statutory accounting, VAT returns, and audit processes, we want to hear from you!

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of financial records, supporting month-end processing, managing audit queries, and helping to prepare the statutory accounts. You will also be involved in a key systems implementation project.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee month-end processes including reconciliations, bank, prepayments, accruals, and ledger management.
  • Complete quarterly VAT returns and ensure compliance with tax legislation.
  • Coordinate audit preparation and liaise with auditors to ensure timely and accurate delivery.
  • Act as the system administrator for key financial systems, including managing user access, providing training, and supporting system updates.
  • Contribute to process improvements, ensuring that financial data is accurate and compliant with relevant regulations.

What you will need to succeed:

  • A qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with at least 12 months of post-qualification experience.
  • Strong financial accounting background, including experience with statutory accounting, VAT returns, and audit coordination.
  • Proven experience working with financial systems and handling data reconciliation and reporting.
  • Experience or involvement in systems implementation
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial colleagues.
  • Strong analytical skills, with attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact within a finance team while continuing to grow and develop professionally. If you're ready to contribute your expertise in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, we'd love to hear from you! To apply for the role please contact Lucy at Morgan Mckinley on or hit apply.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.