Financial Accountant
- Recruiter
- Sharp Consultancy - Leeds
- Location
- England, North Yorkshire, Selby
- Salary
- £35000 - £40000 per annum + Competitive Salary, pension, bonus scheme
- Posted
- 09 Dec 2016
- Closes
- 16 Dec 2016
- Ref
- TM30071
- Contact
- Leeds Part Qualified
- Job Title
- Financial Accountant
- Category
- Energy / Utilities
- Experience Levels
- Qualified Accountant
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
A household name based in the Selby area, North Yorkshire are currently recruiting for a financial accountant to join their team.
The main purpose of the role is to prepare financial reports and assist with financial accounts. You will also be responsible for reviewing accounting implications and accounting support on business decisions.
Responsibilities include:
*Assisting with the preparation of financial reports & responsibility for the maintenance of ledgers.
*Managing the month end close process.
*Providing accounting support to the wider business.
*Support the FC with ad-hoc project work as required.
*Liaise with external advisors.
The successful ACA/ACCA candidate will be accountable for the entire month-end close process including journals & balance sheet reconciliation. You will also be required to draft technical papers as required. Other responsibilities involve preparation of indirect tax returns & maintenance of the fixed asset register.
You will ideally have ACCA/ACA and experience in either practice or financial accounting. You must be technically astute with experience of IFRS & UK GAAP. You must have strong computer skills including Excel.
A keen attention to detail & ability to work to tight deadlines is essential as well as a forward-thinking pro-active nature. Motivation and communication is also pivotal to this role.
This is a really exciting opportunity for an ACCA/ACA qualified accountant with an enthusiasm to learn & develop. A competitive salary is on offer along with an excellent package.
Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 20 years experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function, from finance administrators through to senior Finance Director appointments
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within seven days please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.