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The Financial Accountant duties include working on management reporting and statutory reporting, budgeting, forecasting and internal/external audit compliance. The ideal candidate will be fully Qualified ideally from an audit background, either direct from practice or with 1-2 years' industry experience.
Client Details
Our client, a well-established manufacturing organisation based in East Kent are hiring for a Financial Accountant to join their Finance department on a full time and permanent basis. This role requires an on-site presence.
Description
Financial Accountant responsibilities include:
- Statutory accounts preparation and completion for two business units.
- Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring compliance with IFRS or GAAP standards.
- Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights to support management decision-making.
- Work closely with the internal and external auditors, effectively business partnering to achieve successful and timely audit.
- Collaborate and business partner with commercial teams to develop and oversee budgets, forecasts, P&L to drive performance..
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations and statutory requirements, liaising with tax authorities as needed, and completing corporation tax computations.
- Assist in process improvement initiatives to streamline accounting operations and enhance internal controls.
Profile
The successful Financial Accountant should have:
- A recognised accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
- Proven familiarity of financial and management reporting
- A working knowledge of taxation issues (Corporation tax, VAT, RDEC)
- Knowledge of a variety of accounts packages and understanding of financial systems
- Excellent communications skills
- Previous Manufacturing experience is advantageous
- 1st or 2nd step from Practice to be considered
Job Offer
- A competitive salary in the range of £45,000 - £55,000, depending on experience.
- Private Health Insurance.
- Pension scheme.
- Company Sick Pay after 6 months.
- Christmas bonus and an Annual Company Profit-based bonus.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program.
If you meet the above criteria, we encourage you to apply today for immediate consideration.
