Job Title: Assistant Financial AccountantLocation: Hitchin (Hybrid working)We're recruiting for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join an employer of choice based in the Hitchin area. This is a fantastic opportunity to get involved with a variety of financial reporting, consolidation, and statutory accounts preparation.Key Responsibilities:* Support the month-end close process, preparing journals for corporate and holding companies, managing intercompany reconciliations, and tracking progress across teams.* Contribute to consolidation by raising journals and adjustments, ensuring the accuracy of group balance sheet and income statement movements.* Prepare financial schedules for internal and external reporting, including reporting to the parent company.* Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for corporate entities.* Provide detailed and timely information to external auditors for both group and overseas audits.* Assist with preparing financial statements under FRS 102 using relevant software.* Contribute to the preparation of the group's annual report, ensuring compliance with IFRS.* Adhere to SOX control requirements, ensuring all relevant processes are followed.* Support ad-hoc projects and tasks as needed.Candidate Requirements:* Part-qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA).* Experience in auditing is preferred.* Strong Excel skills and the ability to quickly learn finance systems.* Excellent technical accounting abilities.* Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining excellent financial controls.* Able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.AGY - Vitae Financial RecruitmentWe Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration
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Vitae Financial Recruitment Limited
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 8 days
Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 7RB
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Assistant Financial Accountant position is located in Hitchin and offers hybrid working options.
- Candidates should be part-qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) and have experience in auditing, with strong Excel skills required.
- The role involves supporting the month-end close process, preparing journals, and managing intercompany reconciliations.
- The salary for this position is competitive, although the specific amount is not disclosed in the job description.
- The ideal candidate should have excellent technical accounting abilities and be able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
