Financial Accountant
*Annual Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
*Location: London (with minimum one day per week in Watford)
*Job Type: Full-time
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Financial Accountant to join our client’s London based team. This role is ideal for a fully qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA professional with a solid background in management and/or financial accounting within a commercial environment or a chartered accountancy firm. The position involves travel within the UK and Europe and requires a proactive individual who can manage financial processes efficiently.
Day-to-day of the role:
*Prepare sales and margin reports, along with sales forecasts.
*Maintain accurate costing sheets for products and compile and update the weekly purchase order log.
*Prepare weekly and quarterly cash flow statements.
*Review periodic stock reports to ensure optimal and efficient use of inventory and warehouses.
*Prepare monthly and quarterly accounts, ensuring compliance with bank requirements and brand owners.
*Conduct variance analysis of operating expenses and implement corrective actions in collaboration with functional managers.
*Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments, intercompany transactions, and FX adjustments.
*Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules.
*Assist with consolidated reporting and variance analysis.
*Reconcile accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) ledgers.
*Maintain accurate intercompany accounts and ensure monthly reconciliations of balances.
*Manage the fixed asset register and depreciation postings.
*Prepare and submit VAT returns.
*Support annual audit processes and strengthen internal processes and enhance financial controls.
*Provide timely financial information and analysis to the Financial Controller.
*Support budget and forecasting activities with accurate data and reconciliations.
*Assist with ad hoc projects and financial analysis.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
*Fully qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA.
*Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in management and/or financial accounting.
*Solid technical knowledge of journals, reconciliations, and VAT.
*Experience with cross-charges and intercompany reconciliations is desirable.
*Proficiency in using SAGE 200 or equivalent accounting package.
*Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups).
*Experience in working to strict deadlines, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
*Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to coordinate with non-financial managers.
Benefits:
*Competitive salary package.
*Opportunities for professional growth and travel.
*Dynamic and supportive work environment.
To apply for this Financial Accountant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.