Reed Accountancy & Finance, the UK's leading specialist recruitment partner, is seeking a skilled Financial Accountant for a temporary position with our client based in Paddock Wood. This role is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and experienced professional to join a dynamic team.
**Financial Accountant
Day-to-day of the role:
- Preparation of financial statements, including profit and loss accounts, budgets, cash flows, variance analysis, and commentaries.
- Ensuring that financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures.
- Establishing and maintaining financial policies and management information systems, alongside recommending changes to improve systems and financial performance.
- Assisting with the preparation of year-end accounts and statutory accounts.
- Conducting internal audits such as wage reviews.
- Liaising with external auditors and dealing with any financial irregularities as they arise.
- Preparing financial reports and submissions to relevant government entities.
- Monitoring and evaluating financial information systems and suggesting improvements where needed.
**Financial Accountant
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a Financial Accountant.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Proficiency with accounting software and MS Office, especially Excel.
- Excellent analytical and numerical abilities.
- Solid understanding of financial statistics and accounting principles.
- Working knowledge of all statutory legislation and regulations.
- Professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent is desirable.
**Financial Accountant
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunity to work with a leading recruitment partner and their esteemed client.
- Supportive and professional work environment.
The ideal candidate will need to demonstrate experience obtained from a similar Financial Accountant role, be within commutable distance to our client in Paddock Wood, be able to work full time in our office, and be available to start work immediately.
To apply for this Financial Accountant position, please submit your CV.