A market leading company with a global presence is looking for a unique new member to their highly productive finance team. As Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for a number of key accounting tasks and leading a small team as part of your personal development. Key duties include: * Improve reporting efficiencies and controls to ensure we meet the tight month end close deadline. * Robust controls on Balance sheet reconciliations - regular reviews of balance sheet control accounts. * Month end balance sheet review and variance analysis. * Month end procedures, including journal postings & key control account reconciliations. * Audit support (annual statutory audits / internal audits) * Statutory accounts preparation * Intercompany and related party transactions controls, including month end intercompany matrix reconciliation. * UK VAT returns completion and reconciliations. * Fixed asset reporting support and control, including right-of-use leased assets. * Oversee other statutory reporting, for example ONS returns. * Direct line management of team of 3 The ideal candidate for this post will be fully qualified or at finalist level (ACA/CIMA/ACCA), with strong understanding of month and year end requirements. A strong understanding of reporting standards is essential and corporate audit background would be advantageous. This role would suit someone looking for their 1st move pr...