Financial Accountant

As a key member of the Financial Accounts team, this role will provide a technical and supervisory function across the Finance department in areas of treasury, financial accounting, taxation, in order to help meet reporting deadlines and to deliver a robust and professional finance function.

Client Details

A well established public sector organisation looking for a Financial Accountant to join their team based in Guildford.

Description

• Ensure the department has the optimal spread of cash investments in order to maximise investment returns.

• Lead the department control account reconciliation process, provide training and support where necessary, to help maintain the accuracy of financial reporting.

• Be responsible for the intercompany transaction reconciliations.

• Provide support to the Senior Financial Accountant in taxation, predominantly VAT but also Corporation Tax, to assist in the formation of the department tax strategy, as well as providing cover in their absence.

• Provide accounting services for the departments subsidiaries, including the preparation of financial statements, and report to subsidiary boards throughout the year, attending meetings as required.

Profile

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the principles, theory and practice of financial accounting, financial controls and treasury.
• Knowledge and understanding of tax legislation, particularly VAT and Corporation Tax
• Knowledge and/or experience of FRS102 or international accounting standards
• Good working knowledge of Excel
• A detailed knowledge of AGRESSO or similar large scale accounting software package

Job Offer

Salary £38 - 47,500

32 Days annual leave + bank holidays

Exceptional pension scheme

Additional benefits