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Financial Accountant

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Cockermouth, Cumbria CA13 0QX, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client, a leading local business and marketing firm in North and Scotland, is seeking a Financial Accountant due to recent growth and investment.
  • The role requires a minimum of AAT qualification or equivalent experience, with a preference for candidates transitioning from accountancy practice.
  • Typical responsibilities include preparing monthly management accounts, bank reconciliations, and quarterly VAT returns.
  • The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £45,000, depending on experience, along with 28 days of annual leave and other benefits.
  • This is a permanent role with standard hours from Monday to Friday, providing an excellent opportunity for career development.

Your new companyOur client, a prominent leader in local business and marketing, boasts a strong customer base across the North and Scotland, benefiting from their diverse range of services. Recently acquired by a large Group company, they are entering an exciting phase of transition and significant investment aimed at fostering further growth. Despite the changes, the day-to-day operations will remain consistent, making it an opportune time to join the business as they evolve. To support this growth, a new role has been created within the finance team. Your new roleReporting to the Finance Director, the Financial Accountant will oversee the daily operations of the accounts department and assist in reporting financial statistics to both the Board of Directors and the wider group.Typical duties include:

  • Preparation of monthly Management Accounts to tight deadlines
  • Bank reconciliations
  • Control Account reconciliations
  • Preparation of quarterly VAT returns
  • Reporting of monthly performance to the Group Reporting Team
  • Preparation of annual budgets and assistance with forecasting as required by Group Controlling Team
  • Investigation and solution of discrepancies
  • Other ad hoc duties as required as this role evolves

This role will suit an AAT qualified as a min or qualified by experience Accountant, first time movers from Accountancy practice are highly desirable due to the nature of the business. What you'll need to succeedMin AAT Qualified or proven ability at a similar levelExperience of working within a busy accounts department would be advantageous but would also suit a move from accountancy practice.Enthusiastic self-starter who can work well on their own or collaboratively as part of the teamExperience of preparing management accounts and supporting schedules, including reconciling control accounts and bank reconciliations Understanding of International reporting standards alongside UK GAAPWhat you'll get in returnCompetitive annual salary £40,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience28 days annual leave including BH, incremental with servicePermanent role, Monday - Friday 9am-5pmCompany pensionGenerous staff discountsFree parkingGreat location and easily commutable from West Cumbria / Wigton / Cockermouth & West of CarlisleWhat you need to do nowIf 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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