Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Stevenage - Office based

Up to £45,000 per annum.

This position is working for an established specialist company that are looking for a financial accountant that is reporting into Head of reporting & Accounting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monthly sales ledger control account reconciliations for reporting to bank in relation to invoice financing facility.
• Preparation of management accounts for a global team.
• Support in preparation of monthly sales reports.
• Support in month end process for UK business.
• Daily and weekly bank reconciliations for £, $ and Euro bank accounts.
• Posting of bank charges, direct debits, bank transfers and other miscellaneous receipts / payments.
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations including intercompany, suspense, stock and WIP.
• Maintaining the fixed asset register.
• Quarterly VAT returns.
• Raising bank transfers.
• Preparation of month end journals to support the production of the management accounts.
• Assist the Financial Controller in maintaining an effective control environment
• Monitoring performance of AR/AP teams

Key Attributes:

• Work efficiently with a positive attitude
• AAT qualified and/or in addition is studying towards CIMA/ACCA qualification.
• Experience working with control accounts and bank reconciliations is essential.
• Proactive and professional attitude is a must.