Financial Accountant

A leading organisation in Berkhamsted is seeking a talented Financial Accountant to join their collaborative finance team on a full-time, permanent basis. This hybrid role offers you the chance to play a pivotal part in delivering accurate month end reporting, supporting senior leadership with insightful financial data, and driving efficiency across the finance function.

As a qualified accountant, your expertise will be valued not only in core accounting duties but also in supporting business-wide projects and continuous improvement initiatives. With a competitive salary of £70,000 and the flexibility of hybrid working, this opportunity is perfect for someone who thrives in an environment where your analytical skills and attention to detail are highly regarded. If you are looking for a role that combines technical challenge with genuine support for your professional growth, this could be the next step in your career.

• Enjoy a competitive salary of £70,000 with flexible hybrid working arrangements based in Berkhamsted, offering you both stability and work-life balance.
• Be at the heart of financial operations, providing critical month end reporting, statutory accounts preparation under FRS102, and supporting senior management with key insights.
• Join a supportive team culture where your input into process improvements and collaboration with stakeholders across the business will be truly valued.

What you'll do:

As a Financial Accountant, you will immerse yourself in a varied role that spans month end close processes, statutory account preparation under FRS102, tax compliance, treasury management, and more. Your day-to-day activities will see you collaborating with colleagues across departments to ensure accurate transaction reporting while acting as a trusted point of contact for external auditors and third-party advisors. You will take ownership of VAT submissions, balance sheet reconciliations, and cashflow forecasting—each task contributing directly to the organisation’s financial health. By supporting both routine operations and special projects led by senior finance leaders, you will help drive continuous improvement within the finance function. Your ability to provide clear analysis for senior management reports will make you an indispensable resource for strategic planning. This position offers you the chance to develop your skills further while making a tangible impact on business performance.

• Deliver timely and accurate month end reporting to ensure senior management have access to reliable financial information for decision-making.
• Act as a primary contact for external auditors by preparing necessary documentation and ensuring all audit requirements are met efficiently.
• Prepare individual year end statutory accounts in accordance with FRS102 standards, maintaining compliance and accuracy throughout the process.
• Liaise effectively with third party advisors on matters such as tax returns, ensuring all regulatory obligations are fulfilled accurately and promptly.
• Take responsibility for VAT reporting and associated controls, safeguarding compliance while identifying opportunities for process enhancements.
• Prepare and review detailed balance sheet reconciliations, maintaining a thorough understanding of ledger activity and ensuring robust financial control.
• Collaborate closely with key stakeholders across the business to guarantee that all transactions are reported appropriately and transparently.
• Support both the Group Financial Controller and Commercial Finance Director on ad hoc project work as well as ongoing financial initiatives.
• Serve as a day-to-day liaison for the wider Global Finance team, particularly regarding treasury management activities and cashflow forecasting.
• Contribute to senior management and Board reporting by preparing comprehensive analysis that supports strategic business decisions.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Financial Accountant position brings proven experience from similar roles within fast-moving organisations where accuracy and reliability are paramount. Your technical knowledge is complemented by strong communication skills that allow you to explain complex concepts simply when engaging with non-finance colleagues or external partners. You thrive when working collaboratively within teams but are equally comfortable taking initiative on independent tasks. Your ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously means you consistently deliver high-quality outputs even during busy periods such as month end or year end close. A commitment to continuous learning ensures you stay up-to-date with evolving accounting standards while your supportive nature makes you an asset during cross-functional projects or process improvement initiatives.

• You hold a recognised accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA which demonstrates your technical proficiency in financial accounting principles.
• Your advanced Excel skills enable you to analyse complex data sets efficiently while your PowerPoint abilities allow you to communicate findings clearly to stakeholders.
• Experience working within multi-currency environments or B2B businesses is highly desirable as it equips you to navigate diverse financial landscapes confidently.
• You possess an exceptional eye for detail yet can also distil complex information into big picture insights that inform senior leadership decisions.
• Your proactive approach ensures tasks are completed ahead of deadlines while your willingness to support colleagues fosters a positive team environment.
• You demonstrate strong interpersonal skills when liaising with auditors, advisors or internal stakeholders which helps build trust across the business.
• Your experience includes preparing statutory accounts under FRS102 or similar frameworks which ensures compliance with relevant regulations.
• You have managed VAT reporting processes before and understand how to maintain effective controls over these areas of responsibility.
• Your background includes preparing balance sheet reconciliations which contributes to robust financial governance within previous roles.

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