Financial Accountant

Exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join a high-growth, PE backed business based in Chester. This role will be responsible for the financial management and reporting of existing and new companies acquired and will be responsible for the financial reporting of specific head office departments. The role will require involvement with other ad-hoc projects as and when necessary. It is ideal for a highly ambitious ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant looking to make their first move from Practice into Industry or a qualified accountant who’s gained experience in a similar role in Industry. You will enjoy a fantastic, fast-paced, collaborative culture and will be surrounded by high-calibre, driven and ambitious colleagues.

As Financial Accountant, you will have the following key skills:


Essential Experience:
- Accounting qualification or actively training for qualification e.g. ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
- Experience working in a commercial finance department.
- Experience in preparing all aspects of month end/year end and providing clear commentary to support
- Experience of business partnering with other departments and providing meaningful reporting
- Experience of preparing statutory accounts
- Experience of supporting requirements for external audits
- Experience of challenging and changing an existing process
- Experience working with Excel to an intermediate (or higher) standard.
- Attention to detail
- Friendly approach to all members of the organisation
- Highly self-motivated and proactive
- Professional approach and attitude
- Takes ownership
- Maintains focus under pressure
- Demonstrates a positive attitude

Desirable Experience:
- Experience working with Sage 200 and/or SAP
- Experience of M&A and integration processes
- Experience in budgeting
- FRS101/IFRS experience

 

To discuss this brilliant opportunity in further detail, please apply now for immediate consideration.