Salary:
£45000 - £48000
Location:
Hertfordshire
Contract Type:
Permanent
Financial Accountant role in a growing Letchworth business, supporting month-end, balance sheets, assets and statutory reporting.
Salary: £45,000–£48,000 per annum, plus benefits
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday (hybrid working available).
Reports to: Financial Controller
Role Overview
We’re working with a busy, growing company based in Letchworth, looking for a Financial Accountant to join a their finance function. This position works closely with both finance colleagues and other departments, helping to deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts as well as year-end statutory reporting. The role covers a variety of reconciliations, asset management, reporting, and audit support, playing an important part in maintaining the organisation’s financial health.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
1. Maintain the fixed asset register, handling depreciation, additions, and disposals.
2. Review and update monthly development cashflows, liaising with project teams to ensure accuracy.
3. Produce financial statements for managed entities within the group.
4. Support monthly management accounts by preparing journals and other required entries.
5. Compile schedules for sales and post the associated journals.
6. Assist with internal and year-end audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
7. Prepare and reconcile balance sheets, working closely with the Head of Finance.
8. Complete VAT returns and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
9. Monitor and update cash flow forecasts.
Person Specification
10. Part-qualified CIMA or ACCA (study support offered).
11. Proven experience with balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset management.
12. Flexible and adaptable in approach to tasks and responsibilities.
13. Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail.
14. Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and reporting functions.
15. Awareness of VAT rules and experience in preparing returns desirable but not essential.
16. Knowledge of the construction, property or housing sector is an advantage but not essential.
Benefits
17. Hybrid working & flexible working hours.
18. Study support & further development.
19. Gym membership.
20. On site parking.
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