Vitae Financial Recruitment
Financial Accountant
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Financial Accountant
Stevenage | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home)
Up to £40,000 + Benefits
We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing organisation for a Financial Accountant to join their finance team based in Stevenage.
This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to develop their career within a dynamic business environment, gaining exposure to financial reporting, compliance, controls, tax, cashflow management and business partnering activities.
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will support a range of financial accounting activities across multiple business entities, including:
- Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Assisting with VAT returns and tax-related analysis
- Supporting cashflow reporting and forecasting processes
- Preparing month-end journals and financial reports
- Assisting with year-end statutory reporting requirements
- Maintaining fixed asset registers and lease accounting records
- Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities
- Reviewing financial controls and identifying process improvements
- Supporting internal and external audit activities
- Producing ad-hoc financial analysis and management information
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About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
- Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification
- Previous experience within a financial accounting role
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls
- VAT experience
- Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
- A proactive approach with excellent organisational skills
- The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
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Desirable Experience
- Audit background
- Experience within a multi-entity or shared service environment
- Exposure to construction, utilities, infrastructure or engineering sectors
What's on Offer
- Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
- Hybrid working (3 days per week in the Stevenage office)
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Exposure to a broad range of financial accounting activities
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
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