Financial Accountant

Your new company
A globally recognised travel business is looking to hire a financial accountant to their team. The vacancy has risen due to one of their financial accountants being promoted. The business has recently been acquired by a US counterpart, and is rapidly growing.

Your new role
Looking for a newly qualified accountant to join the Head Office Accounts team. Some of the main responsibilities of the role include :

• Ensuring all accounting processes are followed and improved.
• Ensuring any issues identified during month-end procedures are followed-up and corrected.
• Liaising with UK and international head office stakeholders on projects and policies impacting the financial accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end closing.
• Preparation of the annual financial statements and quarterly balance sheets.

What you'll need to succeed

• Fully qualified accountant straight from practice (making your first move into industry).
• Exposure and in-depth knowledge of IFRS, particularly working knowledge of FRS102.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and results-driven.
• Strong communicator and confidence in partnering with stakeholders.
• Experience leading teams in practice, as well as consolidations, desirable but not essential.
  
  

What you'll get in return
A chance to be a part of a globally recognised company during a really exciting time. This role gives you the opportunity to work with a really lovely company, where growth and progression are more than possible. You will receive a competitive salary of £60,000 as well as other great perks like discretionary bonus and share options.

What you need to do now
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