Financial Accountant

Reed

Posted 22 days ago, valid for 8 days

Skelmersdale, Lancashire WN8 9JP, England

£45,000 per annum

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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Sonic Summary

The Financial Accountant position offers an annual salary of £45,000 and is located in Skelmersdale.
This full-time role is with a leading global company in the energy industry, providing a dynamic work environment.
Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in cost and financial accounting, particularly in a Wholesale setting.
Key responsibilities include maintaining the Fixed Asset register, managing the Capex budget, and conducting month-end reconciliations on Sage.
The role also provides benefits such as a hybrid working model, study support, a pension scheme, and 28 days of holiday inclusive of bank holidays.

Financial Accountant

Annual Salary: £45,000
Location: Skelmersdale
Job Type: Full-time

My exclusive client is a leading global company within the energy industry who are looking for a Financial Accountant. This role offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to be part of a great company. The position is ideal for someone with a strong background in financial and cost accounting, looking to apply their skills in a challenging and rewarding setting.

Benefits:

Hybrid working model.
Study Support
Pension scheme.
28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.
Free parking on-site

Day-to-day of the role:

Maintain the Fixed Asset register, including monthly depreciation journals.
Manage the Capex budget.
Maintain and process monthly journals for provisions, accruals, and prepayments.
Manage petty cash and approval of Monthly Management Accounts.
Conduct month-end close down and reconciliations on Sage.
Maintain detailed Management Accounts reports for actual performance and forecasts & budgets.
Manage forecasting and budget processes, managing costs, and explaining variances.
Perform monthly checks and reconciliations.
Handle quarterly returns and reconciliations on Sage, including submission to HMRC.
Conduct revenue reconciliation to VAT return monthly for auditors.
Prepare for and assist with the annual audit, managing the audit process.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Complete command of all aspects of financial and cost accounting disciplines.
Advanced Excel skills.
Knowledge of Stock Control, Forex, and Tax.
Excellent attention to detail, investigation, and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Effective time management and ability to work proactively as a self-starter.
3-5 years of cost and financial accounting experience in a Wholesale environment.
Experience in budget preparation and both management and financial reporting.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful Financial Accountant to join a leading organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.

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