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Part Qualified Accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) or Qualified by Experience or stop studier
Client based in Reading - 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
38,000 - 42,500 + full study support + 25 days holiday + private medical + up to 5% annual bonus
Modern Offices, free parking and near all public transport routes (train and bus)
Our client is an international organisation, based in Reading and they are looking for a Financial Accountant, who is either studying ACCA or CIMA, likely to be Part-Qualified, so previously have already sat some ACCA or CIMA exams, or you may be Qualified by Experience but have a wealth of financial accounting experience to offer.
You will undertake the financial accounting responsibilities as follows, and essentially it is an opportunity to work with a highly credible finance team, reporting directly to the Finance Manager, and also closely working with the FD and U finance team.
Key Responsibilities as the successful Financial Accountant:
- Intercompany balance sheet reconciliations
- Maintenance of Fixed Asset register
- Preparation of accruals and pre-payments
- Assisting with production of the Statutory Accounts and point of contact for audit purposes
- Participation with financial reviews, providing commentary where needed
- Cash-flow forecasting
- Review the monthly cash flow statement and obtain explanations for variance to budget
- Manage and maintain accurate records for all key balance sheet items
- Manage month end management accounts for all balance sheet and cash flow related elements
- Preparation of VAT returns
- Assist with the preparation of Statutory Accounts and Corporation Tax returns
- Business partnering with cost-centre owners
- Ad-hoc project work with the Financial Controller
Skills and experience:
- Part Qualified ACCA/CIMA or Qualified by Experience
- Possess a strong academic track record
- Offering the ability to be professional and a confident individual
- Computer skills: SAP or Oracle (desirable but not essential), Advanced Excel
Personal Characteristics:
- Works well under pressure
- Ability to field multiple queries at any time and prioritise accordingly
- Works well both in a team and individually
- Well organised with the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Ability to act on own initiative
For more information please contact me directly for this superb Financial Accountant opportunity in Reading. My client is currently operating flexibly at home and also in the office, so ideally you will live within a commutable distance of Reading. My client offers superb, modern offices, and are also in easy reach of all public transport routes as well as plenty of free parking on site.
In terms of a package, on top of the annual salary, you will receive up to 5% bonus, 25 days holiday, pension, health-care and full study support.
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