Financial Accountant

The Part-Qualified Accountancy division of SF Group is currently recruiting for a permanent Financial Accountant to join a large and very well-known distribution brand in Nottinghamshire. The job will report to the Senior Financial Accountant. Due to the firms location the role is easily commutable from all areas of Central and North Nottingham, via road. You will be a highly motivated Fully Qualified Accountant looking to progress and gain increased commercial and technical exposure within a well known brand. Part-qualified applicants will be considered, provided that experience is sufficient. This role will allow for targeted amounts of exposure within technical aspects such as SOX, IFRS, FRS 101 compliance and working within a large group reporting structure.

• To work as part of a team to produce financial reports for internal, group, external and statutory purposes adhering to specified deadlines. Group reporting to fast close (period end, audited quarter and year end figures submitted within 6 Japanese working days)
• To respond to audit and group enquiries for additional information accurately and promptly
• Responsible for intercompany reporting to group in an accurate and efficient manner
• To complete financial charges for allocated costs to the P&L accurately and to deadlines
• To identify and highlight financial/business changes which affect area of responsibility and communicate them accordingly
• To highlight any areas of potential current or future risk, working with management to mitigate the risk
• Responsible for completion and record keeping for VAT (note review of returns must be completed by Financial Accountant prior to submission)
• Assistance with VAT compliance and provision of VAT and accounting standards advice to the company from a technical perspective
• Cash flow and Treasury management
• Assistance in completion of Corporation Tax calculations
• Maintain specified financial records for the company
• Provide cover for Financial Accounts team as required
• Any other ad hoc duties as requested by Management

As the successful Financial Accountant you will fulfil the following:

• Part or fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• Strong technical ability on accounting principles and standards (FRS 101 & IFRS)
• VAT & Taxation knowledge including foreign trade
• Exposure to Treasury activities, specifically foreign exchange
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to review processes and implement positive change
• Flexible and open to change

You will be in smart offices with parking on site. This is an extremely desirable company to work for within the Nottinghamshire area. You will join a company that boasts fantastic opportunities for progression, training and professional development. This role is perfectly suited to newly qualified candidates who wish to benefit from brilliant exposure and ongoing internal improvements.