Financial Accountant

  • Vitae Financial Recruitment
  • Borehamwood, Hertfordshire
  • Nov 28, 2025
Full time Accounting

Job Description

We're Hiring: Financial Accountant - Borehamwood (Hybrid) Circa 55k, 10% Bonus
Our client is looking for a qualified Financial Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) to join their growing finance team in Borehamwood. This is a brilliant opportunity to take real ownership, drive improvements, and play a key role in a fast-moving business. Future growth will also be on offer within business.

Candidates must be on a maximum of 1 month's notice (or sooner).

Key Responsibilities
Lead month-end & year-end close, ensuring accurate journals (accruals, prepayments, fixed assets etc.)
Prepare monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations
Review expenses to ensure accurate accruals
Track costs, analyse variances & assess product profitability
Produce Management Accounts for designated entities
Complete quarterly VAT returns (4 trading companies) & train a Financial Assistant
File confirmation statements and oversee preparation
Enhance financial systems, controls & processes
Support external audits and respond to queries promptly
Provide insights & recommendations to senior management
Handle expense queries from internal and external stakeholders
Run weekly payment batches
Manage cashflow forecasting

What We're Looking For
Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
Available within 1 month or less
Strong technical accounting skills
Analytical, detail-focused and proactive
Confident communicator who enjoys improving processes

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