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Financial Accountant

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Financial Accountant | Biggleswade | £45,000-£55,000
Your new company
We are delighted to be partnering with a well-established international organisation to recruit a Financial Accountant for their finance team based in Biggleswade. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly reputable business operating within a global group environment, offering exposure to statutory reporting, treasury, VAT, fixed assets and financial controls.
Your new role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in supporting the financial accounting function and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting across the business. Key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting treasury activities, VAT reporting and statutory reporting requirements
- Preparing and posting monthly journals, accruals and prepayments
- Performing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting month-end close processes
- Maintaining and reconciling the fixed asset register
- Ensuring investments are authorised and accounted for correctly
- Assisting with internal and external audits and providing supporting documentation
- Supporting financial control processes and regulatory compliance requirements
- Assisting with finance projects and system implementation activities
- Identifying opportunities for process improvement and increased efficiency
- Working collaboratively with stakeholders across the wider business
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification (although AAT and qualified by experience will also be considered)
- Strong understanding of journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
- Experience using accounting software packages
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal stakeholders
- A proactive approach and willingness to learn and develop


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What you'll get in return
- Salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum
- Opportunity to join a globally recognised and financially stable organisation
- Exposure to a broad financial accounting remit
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative finance team environment
- Long-term career progression prospects
What You Need to Do Now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or get in touch for a confidential discussion. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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