Financial AccountantLocation: Alperton, London (Hybrid – 4 days office)
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
My client is a growing manufacturing business exporting their goods to pharmaceutical, food, energy companies, and academia laboratories worldwide. We are looking for a fully qualified Financial Accountant to join their team on a permanent, full-time basis at their London HQ. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain broad experience in a dynamic and evolving environment, supporting our continued growth and development.
Key Skills & Experience: - Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) with a minimum of 2 years post-qualified experience at a Group level.
- Strong accounting experience covering creditors, debtors, reconciliations, P&L, and balance sheet.
- Treasury accounting experience, including cash flow management and reporting.
- Advanced MS Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and SUMIF.
- Proficiency in accounting software such as SAGE, QuickBooks, Odoo, Concur, or similar.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- High attention to detail, with a positive and adaptable attitude.
Key Responsibilities include: - Oversee Assistant Accountants managing Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable.
- Support the month-end and year-end close process, including account reconciliations.
- Draft monthly Management Reporting packs in collaboration with the Finance Controller for distribution to the Senior Leadership Team.
- Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns and reconciliations to HMRC.
- Handle treasury tasks, including the preparation and monitoring of the Group’s weekly cash flow.
- Assist the Financial Director/Controller with year-end audit preparation and fieldwork.
- Support strategic financial management activities, including price list updates, budgeting, and financial planning.
- Ensure appropriate financial controls are in place, including intercompany balance confirmations, transfer pricing, and Group consolidation.
- Enhance financial reporting, dashboard creation, and KPI monitoring for improved performance tracking.
- Improve stock control, reporting, and monitoring processes.
Employee Benefits: - 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
- Life insurance (3x base salary).
- Medicash health insurance.
- Pension salary sacrifice scheme.
- Aviva Wellbeing Services, including 24/7 GP access.
- Pluxee Employee Discounts.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented accountant looking to develop their career in a growing company. If you meet the criteria and are eager to take on a varied and evolving role, we would love to hear from you!
