Four Recruitment
Finanical Accountant
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The Role
We are seeking a motivated Financial Accountant who will be a key part of our client's Manchester-based Finance team, working closely with the Financial Controller and other Finance and Treasury colleagues.
The Financial Accountant plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records while supporting the wider finance function. The role is responsible for maintaining the general ledger, completing balance sheet reconciliations, managing key purchase ledger processes, and providing support to Treasury Operations. Working closely with the Finance team, the Financial Accountant will help deliver accurate financial reporting, maintain strong financial controls, and drive continuous process improvements.
Duties/Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & General Ledger
- Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger, including the production and maintenance of Balance Sheet reconciliations.
- Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and other month-end adjustments.
- Assist with the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure reporting deadlines are met, and liaise with external auditors to support this process.
- Support the preparation of management accounts and statutory reporting requirements, including external audit requirements.
- Support the preparation of tax returns, working with tax advisers as appropriate.
- Provide ad-hoc analysis such as trends on costs and expenses, and provide insights from analysis on the ledger.
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Treasury Operations Support
- Assist with daily cash management activities and bank reconciliations.
- Support cash flow forecasting and reporting.
- Assist with the administration of banking platforms and payment controls.
- Monitor bank transactions and investigate any exceptions.
- Support Treasury Operations with ad hoc reporting and process improvements.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve finance processes and enhance operational efficiency.
- Assist with finance system improvements and testing where required.
- Support internal and external audit requests by providing accurate documentation and explanations.
- Maintain high standards of financial governance, compliance, and control.
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Skills Required
- Part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with financial systems.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, handling multiple tasks and deadlines.
- A positive, can-do attitude and eagerness to learn and develop professionally.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some really gifted ambitious individuals. They offer a great benefits package including an up to 40% bonus with 1 day working from home if desired. Please send your CV to phil@4recruiting.co.uk or give me a call on 07984 199519 to discuss.
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