Rydon are now seeking a Financial Accountant to join our finance team on an initial 6 month fixed term contract. Our finance team supports numerous office locations for our three operating companies and this role is based at our head office in Forest Row (East Sussex). We operate a ‘hybrid working’ culture, and this means that some home working is possible, this is typically 1-2 times per week. The Rydon group operates throughout England, predominantly in London and the southern counties. Rydon has established a strong reputation for the quality within our new-build and maintenance sectors, creating and improving communities for the benefit of current and future generations. For over 40 years, we've recruited talented and innovative people to build and maintain homes, schools, hospitals, student accommodation and more. We combine a personal touch with outstanding technical expertise to deliver award-winning, quality facilities for local communities with a commitment from people who are passionate about what they do. Job Purpose The main purpose of the Financial Accountant role is to ensure accurate accounting records are kept to provide monthly management accounts and support the Finance Director in all financial matters. You will be contributing to the Finance Departments goal of providing proactive support to the business as a whole aided by providing timely accurate reports and ensuring compliance to company procedure's/policies. Key Responsibilities include; * Assist at month end for both Group and Operating Company management accounts * Support year-end financial statement preparation and audit * Contribute to forecast preparation * Ad-hoc project support across the Group What we can offer you; * A competitive starting salary * 25 days annual holiday. * Holiday Purchase Scheme: Buy up to an additional 5 days holiday * Pension Scheme: 4.5% contributory. * Health Cash Plan: helping you spread the cost of essential healthcare * 24/7 EAP Service: free advice, counselling and support for you and your family whenever you need it. * Wellbeing and mental health champions readily available at work. * Access to an employee discount scheme which includes a wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, lifestyle goods and services. * Flexible benefits for you to choose from including Critical Illness, DenPlan and Cycle to work schemes. * Employee Referral Scheme: recommend a personal connection to us and claim a cash reward for their successful hire. * Free Flu Vaccinations * Full training, ongoing coaching and support The position is initially offered on a 6 month fixed term contract basis however there is potential the position may become permanent. This is a full time position and the working hours are 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday 8:30 - 5pm. Experience Required The successful candidate with have; * An accountancy qualification - ACCA, ACA or equivalent with post-qualification experience in group accounting. * An awareness of internal control requirements * A good knowledge of MS Excel, including pivot tables, look ups and formulae Ideally (but not essential): * Construction/Development sector experience * Business Central/Evision knowledge * Reporting package exposure In addition you will have a strong process improvement mindset, excellent attention to detail and analytical skills. You will also have strong communication and stakeholder management abilities and the ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines. If the above sounds like you then we'd strongly encourage you to apply