Financial Accountant

Location
England, Lancashire
Salary
£180 - £200 per day
Posted
20 Jan 2017
Closes
27 Jan 2017
Ref
2561350/001
Contact
Kristian Lee
Experience Levels
Qualified Accountant
Contract Type
Temporary
Hours
Full Time

A well known and high profile Services business is looking to recruit an experienced Financial Accountant on an interim basis for 3 months. This role will be based out of their Burnley office and paying between £180 - £200 per day.

The role will support with the financial control, reconciliation of the balance sheet, statutory accounts production and other external reporting.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Manage the year end closing process, including closely monitoring the posting of year end journals and audit adjustments
  • Ensure the implementation and monitoring of internal control procedures - performing relevant tasks in relation to the balance sheet
  • Monitoring and forecasting cash flow and maintain treasury management controls and bank position
  • Maintain constructive relationships with the bank and investment advisors
  • Supporting the Financial Accounting manager in the delivery of the consolidated statutory accounts
  • Develop and introduce financial processes and procedures to improve performance of the team

The successful candidate will be an ACA/ACCA/ CIMA qualified accountant (or overseas equivalent) QBE will be considered. You must have sound knowledge and experience of general accounting principles and have ambition to further your skills and knowledge. Having prior experience of SAP will be highly advantageous. Interviews will be held w/c 23/1/17 with the position starting ASAP.