I am recruiting for a permanent Financial Accountant role based in Loughborough. This is an excellent opportunity for a first-time mover from practice into industry or if you are a newly qualified Accountant with an interest in Financial Accounting.

Client Details

This position is with a well-established organisation in Loughborough, this is a newly created role to support growth.

Description

The Financial Accountant's duties will include but are not limited to:

• Deliver month and year-end reporting to a tight deadline alongside ownership of controls and reconciliation processes.
• Clear accountability for month-end and year-end processes and reconciliations.
• Ownership of tasks and deliverables for the year-end audit including ensuring that the key judgement areas are proportionate and in accordance with FRS102.
• Provide a high standard of customer service at all times, including liaison with other functions, branches and external stakeholders as required.
• Manage the delivery of a range of daily tasks, to include but not limited to the daily control reconciliations, bank recs, setting up of bank payments, and recording of accounting entries, ensuring that reconciling items are followed up and resolved as soon as possible.
• Any ad hoc duties as requested.

Profile

A successful Financial Accountant should have:

• A full qualification in accounting or finance, such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA or at Finalist level.
• Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting standards and regulations.
• Proven experience in an accounting or financial services roles.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to communicate financial information clearly and effectively to stakeholders.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary c£55-60,000.
• 26 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Hybrid, flexible working with 3 days at home.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Other voluntary benefits.
• Supportive work environment in a small-sized organisation.