Financial Accountant / Controller
My client, based in East Kent is seeking a skilled and accomplished Financial Accountant / Controller to join their Financial Accounting team, responsible for balance sheet reconciliations, audit, tax, and treasury functions. You will play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the control environment, supporting internal and external audits, and ensuring compliance with statutory reporting. This role is perfect for an ACA/ACCA-qualified professional with strong organisational skills, change management experience, and the ability to work effectively in a large, complex, and dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accounting & Audit: Lead balance reconciliations using new software, provide insights on balance sheet risks and opportunities, and ensure audit readiness.
- Control Environment: Optimise control processes, maintain approvals, and work closely with internal audit teams.
- Systems Management: Act as key user for financial systems, assist with ERP implementation issues, and drive report automation.
- Tax & Treasury: Support tax submissions, manage VAT and corporation tax processes, and assist with transfer pricing and reporting.
- Statutory Compliance: Ensure accurate filing of returns, including statutory and regulatory reporting.
Key Qualifications:
- ACA/ACCA qualification
- Strong organisational skills and senior-level communication ability
- Experience in change management and working within a multinational/multicurrency environment (preferred)
- Knowledge of financial systems and willingness to develop within a dynamic environment
What We Offer:
- Salary of c£70,000 DOE, plus bonus, hybrid working, and a range of company benefits #10146
Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.