Our client is a leader in their sector. They are looking for a Financial Accountant to join this expanding business based in Chester on a hybrid basis.

Description

A key responsibility for the Financial Accountant is the statutory accounts and consolidation (from Audit Packs to Statutory Accounts). Part of the roles purpose is to streamline the month-end process with the end goal of concise, swift audits.
A brief oversite into the process/ responsibility
• Before year-end (end March) – Roll forward audit packs and populate with December TBs. Perform some population of data and attempt to clear any identifiable issues
• Year-end – Populate packs with final TBs, complete some straightforward schedules, then pass to Reporting Team for full population. Once they have completed them, perform review before releasing to auditors.
• Audit – Manage resolution of queries, some of which can be resolved by the Financial Accountant, and some will need passing to Reporting/Divisional Finance.
• Audit Close – Ensure a clear trail is produced from Management Accounts to Statutory Accounts numbers.
• Post-audit – Review statutory accounts, assist with posting of audit adjustments.
• Between Audits –Ensure new acquisitions are liaised with to ensure they are ready for audit.

Key requirements
• A qualified accountant (ACA/ ACCA or equivalent).
• Have prior experience in audit and statutory accounts.
• Self-driven with a growth mindset allowing them to approach challenging situations with confidence.
• Prior experience in large groups and strong excel skills is preferred but not necessary.
• A first-time mover from practice or a strong background of relevant industry experience.
With this being a new role within the company there is the potential for an ambitious and driven individual to make a drastic and tangible impact on this rapidly expanding company. This would be the ideal move for an individual motivated by progression and development.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates