Vitae Financial Recruitment
Financial Accountant
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Financial Accountant
Hertford (Hybrid working after probation)
£55,000 – £65,000 + Great Benefits
A well-established, fast-growing business based in Hertford is looking for a technically strong Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This is a broad, hands-on role sitting at the heart of the financial reporting function, offering real scope to make your mark in a high-quality finance environment.
The Role
Reporting to the senior finance team, you will take ownership of core financial accounting activities across the business. Day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Delivering accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting under IFRS
- Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and journals
- Supporting technical accounting areas including revenue recognition, accruals, provisions, and inventory
- Maintaining the fixed asset register — additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation
- Analysing and communicating balance sheet movements and areas of risk to senior stakeholders
- Supporting internal and external audit through the preparation of schedules, reconciliations, and documentation
- Identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls, and governance
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What We're Looking For
- ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a relevant finance role with solid month-end close exposure
- Sound understanding of IFRS and core accounting principles
- Advanced Excel; experience of ERP systems an advantage
- Strong attention to detail, well-organised, and able to manage competing deadlines
- Confident communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders
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What's On Offer
- £55,000 – £65,000 depending on experience
- A collaborative, professional, and supportive working environment
- A genuine opportunity to develop within a sizeable, well-run finance function offering a defined career path.
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