Financial Accountant
Location: Hybrid - Office based at Chapman Way
Type: 12-Month Maternity Cover
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a strong grasp of core accounting processes and a passion for accuracy? We're looking for a Financial Accountant to join our busy and collaborative finance team. This role offers great exposure across Accounts Payable and Receivable, with involvement in financial reporting, reconciliations, and intercompany processes.
The Role:
As a Financial Accountant, you'll help support the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and timely. You'll work closely with the wider team to produce insightful reporting and maintain financial control across key ledgers.
Key Responsibilities:
* Accurately post and analyse supplier invoices across the AP function
* Understand the full purchasing cycle from invoice receipt to payment
* Reconcile supplier statements and process weekly payment runs
* Manage purchase and sales ledger queries
* Draft and post month-end journals: prepayments, accruals, payroll, intercompany
* Prepare monthly supporting schedules including P&L analysis (e.g., marketing, insurance, payroll)
* Complete bank reconciliations and daily cash postings
* Forecast short-term cash flow and ensure correct allocation of receipts/payments
* Post intercompany recharges, including credit card and intercompany invoices
* Perform accurate intercompany reconciliations aligned with Group balances
* Investigate mis-postings and escalate discrepancies to the Head of Financial Accounting
* Deputise for the Head of Financial Accounting when needed
About You:
You're organised, analytical, and proactive. You understand the importance of accurate financial reporting and enjoy working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. You're confident handling data, solving problems, and supporting process improvements.
Key Skills & Experience:
* Part-qualified AAT, ACA, ACCA or CIMA
* Strong understanding of chart of accounts (COA) and nominal analysis
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence using finance/ERP systems
* Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
* Strong verbal and written communication abilities
* Comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels
What You'll Gain:
* The opportunity to broaden your financial skill set
* Exposure to intercompany processes and Group reporting
* A supportive team environment focused on accuracy and continuous improvement
* Hybrid working with flexibility built in
Ready to take the next step in your finance career
Apply now to join a growing company where your accuracy, initiative, and commitment will truly make a difference. #J-18808-Ljbffr