Financial Accountant (2023)

Financial Accountant – Skegness – £40k

Benjamin Edwards are currently recruiting on behalf of a highly respected and long-established organisation in Skegness who are looking for a Financial Accountant to join their busy Finance Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented, organised, and proactive finance professional who enjoys variety and responsibility. You’ll play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy across the business and supporting management with meaningful financial insights. If you’re a self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment and can deliver accurate accounts to tight deadlines, this role could be perfect for you.

The role of the Financial Accountant

As the Financial Accountant, you’ll play a key part in maintaining the financial accuracy and integrity of the business. Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring financial records are maintained accurately and efficiently
• Designing and implementing accounts processes for new revenue streams
• Supporting and overseeing onsite and offsite finance staff (excluding payroll)
• Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Managing data transfer and reconciliation across multiple accounting systems
• Preparing monthly management accounts and meeting set deadlines
• Producing informative commentary for month-end board reports
• Reconciling inter-company balances
• Preparing VAT returns
• Supporting the annual statutory audit process
• Carrying out additional duties as required
• Maintaining confidentiality and ensuring compliance with all policies

The ideal candidate for the role of Financial Accountant

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified/Part-Qualified
• Strong numeracy skills and attention to detail
• A solid understanding of UK accounting standards
• Strong Excel and systems experience (Sage or Xero desirable)
• The ability to analyse complex information and solve problems effectively