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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.
