Financial Accountant

Reed Finance are supporting our client to appoint a Financial Accountant. This role is a key role to support the Financial Controller with key areas consolidation, intercompany accounting, and statutory reporting.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead consolidation and intercompany reporting across multiple entities.
• Coordinate financial data submissions across operations, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Support and train accounting staff on operational and overhead accounting processes.
• Compile supplementary financial reports.
• Review and provide oversight of financial processes including bank accounts, fixed assets, rentals, and other balance sheet areas.
• Manage the end-to-end process for annual statutory accounts and regulatory reporting.
• Ensure all financial transactions comply with IFRS and are recorded accurately and on time.
• Identify financial risks or issues and escalate or resolve them appropriately.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across teams
• Proven ability to build and influence relationships with non-finance stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on error-free delivery
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
• Proactive, analytical, and results-driven mindset
• High level of initiative and problem-solving capability

Knowledge & Technical Experience

• In-depth knowledge of financial accounting reporting standards
• Experience with financial systems such as ERP and reporting/consolidation tools
• Understanding of statutory reporting requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified