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Financial Accountant

Reed
Posted 18 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Colchester, Essex CO6 3JQ, England

Salary

£40,000 - £45,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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.

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  • We are looking for a qualified Financial Accountant to join our team in Colchester.
  • The position is full-time with a salary range of £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Candidates must be qualified accountants with proficiency in IT and experience using Sage 50.
  • Responsibilities include preparing monthly financial accounts, handling VAT returns, and overseeing capital expenditure.
  • The role also requires managing HR functions and payroll for 10 staff, along with strong communication skills.
Financial Accountant
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Location: Colchester
  • Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Per Annum (Dependant on experience)

We are seeking a qualified Financial Accountant to join our team. This role involves the preparation of monthly financial accounts, maintaining accurate accounting records, and providing financial reports. The successful candidate will also handle VAT returns, balance sheet reconciliations, and oversee capital expenditure among other responsibilities.

Day-to-day of the role:

  • Prepare monthly financial accounts including journal postings, accruals, and prepayments.
  • Maintain accurate accounting records and provide timely financial reports.
  • Prepare monthly Balance Sheet and Intercompany reconciliations.
  • Complete VAT returns on a quarterly basis.
  • Provide data, analysis, and insights as requested.
  • Liaise with external auditors as required.
  • Oversee Capital Expenditure and maintain accurate asset records and reporting.
  • Monitor and review cash flow performance.
  • Perform review and authorisation over company activities including expenditure and bank payments.
  • Support office administration staff by providing direction and training as required.
  • Manage the HR function and monthly payroll for 10 staff using Sage 50.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Must be a qualified accountant.
  • Proficient in IT with experience in Sage 50.
  • Must own a car due to the location of the offices.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as a team member or independently.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary (£40,000 - £45,000 Per Annum).
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Supportive team environment.

To apply for this Financial Accountant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and addressing the job profile to .

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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.