Reed Finance are currently partnered with a Crawley based client in the recruitment of a Financial Accountant to take ownership of the general accounting function across their European entities and support general accounting activities within the UK entity. This role places a strong emphasis on maintaining a tight framework of controls and leading the adherence to these controls across all entities.

Day-to-day duties of Financial Accountant:

Manage and deliver month-end close processes.
Prepare month-end reporting packs with commentary on variances.
Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations.
Support annual and interim audits, as well as internal audits.
Implement weekly/monthly processes and rigorous controls.
Post payroll information to the finance system and reconcile.
Handle monthly and quarterly VAT submissions and accounting for European taxes.
Process journals, manage freight and express job exceptions.
Oversee invoice, credit note, vendor/customer onboarding, and credit approvals.
Review and close pre-month end freight/express jobs in line with accruals release policy.
Monitor and correct general ledger coding and manage SUN system accrual and prepayment allocations.
Update accounts structures & mapping as agreed with the Head of Finance (HoF).
Investigate and resolve operating system to accounting system interface failures.
Maintain leases and fixed asset schedules.
Support the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
Provide ad-hoc reporting and cover HoF and other management accountant activities as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Relevant professional accountancy qualification or part-qualified status.
Demonstrable experience in a management accounting role.
Experience in Freight Forwarding or a similar business is advantageous.
Sound knowledge of accountancy techniques and practices.
Self-motivated and disciplined with a flexible approach to working practices.
Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication across all organisational levels.
Proven time management skills, initiative, and self-sufficiency.
Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong Excel skills and working knowledge of Sun Accounting are beneficial.
Numerate with excellent attention to detail.

An excellent opportunity to join this long established client in the local area so don't delay apply now!