Financial Accountant

Gleeson are currently recruiting for a Financial Accountant for a growing logistics business based in Telford. As a result of continued growth they require a technically strong Financial Accountant to join their team.

This is a newly created position and will require someone with the technical expertise and a self-starter as you will have autonomy in this role.

As Financial Accountant you will be responsible for:

• Taking sole responsibility of external reporting of financial information to lenders and industry regulators; including covenant calculations and consolidated monthly returns
• Preparing commentary to go alongside financial information for monthly board reports
• Reconciling key Balance Sheet codes on a monthly basis
• Assisting in the annual budget preparations ensuring high level of accuracy when collating relevant information
• Developing improved methods of statutory style cash flow reporting.
• Auditing and compliance liaison
• To be involved in the recruitment and the selection of finance staff as and when required to do so
• Assisting with financial due diligence to allow the board to make decisions around potential acquisitions
• Support the Senior Management team in business development activities, including attendance and participation in meetings with commissioners and other external business contacts when required.
• Contribute to the general management and development of the company, including participation in meetings at Head Office as well as other branches as and when required.
• Extensive ad-hoc project work

As Financial Accountant you will ideally have:

• Strong academic background, including professional accounting qualification
• Experienced in preparing full statutory accounts including consolidations to meet all regulatory requirements
• Knowledge of accounting processes, procedures and controls. Knowledge of financial month end and year end procedures and management reporting
• Ability to assess and review information and recognise potential issues.

Any question please get in touch at or 07772863418

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