Broster Buchanan
Our client, a well-established and market-leading business based in Biggleswade, is currently seeking a Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and detail-oriented finance professional looking to develop their career within a supportive and fast-paced environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the financial accounting function, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and effective financial controls across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the financial accounting team with treasury activities, VAT reporting, and statutory reporting requirements
- Prepare and process monthly journals, accruals, and prepayments
- Assist with month-end processes, including balance sheet reconciliations
- Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register
- Ensure investments and capital expenditure are approved and recorded in line with internal procedures
- Review and verify profit and loss entries to ensure accurate reporting of costs
- Support internal and external audit processes by providing accurate and timely information
- Assist with financial control processes and reporting requirements across the finance function
- Support finance-related projects and system implementations when required
- Identify and communicate opportunities for process and system improvements
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the business to support operational and financial objectives
- Ensure all work is completed in line with company policies, compliance requirements, and health & safety standards
About You The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a finance or accounting environment and be confident working with accounting systems and Excel.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in a similar accounting or finance role
- ACCA/ACA/CIMA or studying towards an accounting qualification
- Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
- Experience using accounting software
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across teams
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Proactive approach with the ability to use initiative
Desirable
- Interest in progressing towards a professional accountancy qualification
- Experience supporting audits and month-end processes
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to join a large and reputable business
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Exposure to a varied and dynamic finance function
If you are looking to take the next step in your finance career and would like to be part of a successful and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you
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