Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Location: Tewkesbury (Office Based)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: 46,000 per annum

Our client is seeking a Financial Accountant to join a well-established finance team in a varied and hands-on role. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will support financial control, reporting, compliance and month-end processes, while also providing oversight to junior team members.

Key Responsibilities of a Financial Accountant:

• Maintain and report on fixed asset registers.

• Prepare month-end journals, accruals, and prepayments.

• Complete balance sheet reconciliations.

• Support statutory reporting requirements.

• Assist with year-end accounts and audit processes.

• Produce financial analysis and management reports.

• Monitor financial controls and processes.

• Support treasury and ledger activities.

• Supervise and support junior finance team members.

• Assist with ad hoc finance tasks as required.

Key Skills of a Financial Accountant:

• ACCA qualified or equivalent experience.

• Experience in financial accounting and reporting.

• Strong knowledge of month-end and balance sheet processes.

• Experience with management accounts or treasury functions.

• Advanced Excel and strong IT skills.

• Experience with accounting systems (e.g. Sage) is beneficial.

• High attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.

• Confident communicator and team player.

• Proactive, organised, and hands-on approach.