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Financial Accountant

Reed

Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 15 days

Slough, Berkshire SL13XX, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

We are looking for a Qualified Financial Accountant to join our client's finance team in Slough on a full-time basis for a 2-year fixed-term contract.
The role requires proven experience in a similar financial accounting position, along with a finance or numerate degree and an accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
Key responsibilities include conducting month-end activities, managing accounts receivable and payable, and supporting budgeting and financial forecasting.
The salary for this position is competitive, reflecting the candidate's qualifications and experience.
Candidates should possess excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and high proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Financial Accountant (Qualified)

Slough
Job Type: Full-time - 2yr FTC
Salary: Competitive

We are seeking a Qualified Financial Accountant to join our clients finance team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in handling month-end activities, supporting new projects, and providing detailed financial analysis.

Day-to-day of the role:

Conduct month-end activities including journal entries, report running, and KPI data analysis.
Manage accounts receivable and payable reports.
Assist with budgeting and financial forecasting.
Support the implementation and maintenance of the new AR Portal Project.
Provide operational data for decision-making processes.
Review invoices, suppliers, payments, and banking transactions.
Execute weekly BACS runs.
Develop and enhance process documentation.
Assist with ad-hoc activities and projects within the department.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Finance or numerate degree, and an accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
Proven experience in a similar financial accounting role.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on continuous improvement.
Good negotiation skills and effective communication abilities.
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general PC literacy.
A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

To apply for this Financial Accountant position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested.

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