Financial Reporting Accountant

Location
Huddersfield
Salary
£40000 - £47500 per annum
Posted
10 Nov 2021
Closes
08 Dec 2021
Ref
LWFRAHD
Contact
Luke Waite
Experience Levels
Qualified Accountant
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Axon Moore have been engaged by an immediately recognisable FMCG brand based in Huddersfield to assist in sourcing a Financial Reporting Accountant to join their finance function. This is a highly visible role, working for a fantastic brand in West Yorkshire.

You will combine technical knowledge with communication to ensure a strong control environment & help the business meet its objectives. The role has responsibility for financial reporting and ensuring accounting implications are carefully considered in all commercial, operational and strategic decisions.

Key remit:
• Executing and improving key statutory reporting processes (e.g. annual accounts preparation and approval, liaising with other key stakeholders such as Tax, FP&A and External Audit)
• Involvement with and oversight of the smooth-running of the month-end close process, including the posting of specific manual journals.
• Ensure robust financial controls are established, well understood and being followed across the finance team
• Pro-active engagement with external auditors on critical areas and judgements, ensuring treatments are agreed well in advance.
• Preparation / review of key monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Participating in cross functional projects which improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the statutory reporting processes and corporate structure

In order to be considered for the role:
• You will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA or CIMA)
• A strong business partner
• Great analytical skills
• Experience of delivering high quality financial reports
• Able to communicate complex accounting matters effectively

Salary: 
• £40,000 - £47,500
• Bonus
• On-site parking
• Strong package
• Hybrid working environment
• Fantastic career progression