Financial Accountant - 12 Month Contract

Investigo are recruiting a Financial Accountant for a reputable client based in Lakeside Northampton on a 12 Month Contract.

In the position of Financial Accountant Northampton you will support the Financial Controller with core focus on financial controls. Duties to include:

• Ensure the month end reporting pack produced on time, with all BS accounts accurately reviewed and reconciled to ensure the accurate reflection of financial results.
• Posting month-end and adjusting journals, including accruals, prepayments and intercompany transactions
• Preparation and review of statutory filings - VAT, Corporation Tax, FCA requirements and statutory accounts.
• Maintaining the fixed asset register for group entities
• Overseeing the payroll process to ensure accurate and timely payments.
• Producing a monthly cashflow forecast for AP activity and analysis of costs and spending
• Assisting with the review of existing policies & controls, to develop and implement best practice financial accounting and added value control procedures; whilst continually review all active processes to maximise efficiency and minimise impact.
• Review and provide visibility of stakeholder P&L performance vs budget / forecast
• Business partner with stakeholders to provide financial support and challenge on proposals.
• Complete budget / forecasts for the required periods and present back movements to allow consolidation of all entities.
• Liaise and co-operate with Internal Audit and all External Audit bodies; ensuring that an effective review and control is in place and that any corrective actions identified are promptly implemented.
• Assist Heads of the Department to improve their financial awareness and provide them with relevant financial information.
• Complete any and all other ad hoc duties that may be required, as directed by the Financial Controller & Commercial Finance Manager.

The profile

The successful candidate will need to have previous accounting experience in a technical capacity

Ability to work under tight month end deadlines

Strong communication skills as you work with key internal stake holders

The Salary

£35,000 to £40,000 plus benefits