Financial Accountant

A key position in the leadership of finance to lead the financial accounting team to deliver monthly reporting requirements and maintaining a strong control environment, whilst supporting the business to understand and improve cost management and looking after the relationship with the Shared Services Centre.

Client Details

Market leading, multi-site FMCG business

Description

• To own the accounting processes creating a strong control framework resulting in clear audit reviews.
• To own the trial balance (P&L and Balance Sheet) and monthly / annual statutory reporting process; completion to a high standard of accuracy, with clear explanation of variances and meeting all local, Group and external deadlines.
• Provision of information to the wider business arising from the preparation of the monthly accounts, to allow understanding of the business' financial performance and opportunities for cost control.
• To manage the relationship with the ledger functions located at the Shared Services Centre, ensuring that site and SSC operate in a coordinated and efficient manner.
• Support the Finance Manager in Budgeting and Forecasting

Profile

Qualified or QBE Finance professional with experience of managing a high volume of transactions in a medium / large business

Job Offer

6-9 month contract at 55k plus pension and bonus.