Full job descriptionYour 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. Key responsibilities will include:
*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.

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ’apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk