Financial Accountant

Your new company

A well-established international organisation operating within the business services and distribution sector is seeking a Financial Accountant to join its finance team on a 9-month fixed-term contract.

With operations across multiple European markets and a strong reputation within its industry, the business offers a collaborative working environment and the opportunity to gain exposure to both UK and international reporting.

Your new role

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will take responsibility for a broad range of financial accounting duties across UK and Irish entities.

This is a hands-on role that will suit an accountant who enjoys working across transactional finance, reporting, controls and audit activities.

• Maintaining the general ledger, purchase ledger and sales ledger.
• Managing accruals, prepayments and monthly accounting adjustments.
• Performing stock reconciliations and posting relevant journal entries.
• Completing monthly bank reconciliations.
• Processing and reconciling staff expenses.
• Recording daily cash receipts and payments.
• Preparing UK and Ireland VAT returns for external review and submission.
• Producing monthly financial reports for senior management and group stakeholders.
• Supporting quarterly consolidations and group reporting requirements.
• Providing ad hoc financial analysis and reporting.
• Assisting with year-end audit preparation and responding to auditor requests.
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls, accounting policies and group procedures.
• Collaborating with international colleagues to support finance best practice and process improvements.

What you'll need to succeed

• Degree-qualified or equivalent accounting qualification/experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of financial processes.
• Previous experience within a Financial Accountant or Assistant Accountant role.
• Experience preparing management reports and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of VAT returns and audit preparation.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a small team environment.
• An inquisitive and proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with stakeholders at various levels.

What you'll get in return

• Salary of £35,000 - £40,000.
• 9-month fixed-term contract with an established international organisation.
• Broad exposure across financial accounting, reporting and audit.
• Supportive and collaborative finance team.
• Immediate opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a growing business.
• Fully office-based role in Watford.