Financial Accountant

About Our Client

Our client, a well-established manufacturing organisation based in East Kent are hiring for a Financial Accountant to join their Finance department on a full time and permanent basis. This role requires an on-site presence.

Job Description

Financial Accountant responsibilities include:

• Statutory accounts preparation and completion for two business units.
• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring compliance with IFRS or GAAP standards.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide actionable insights to support management decision-making.
• Work closely with the internal and external auditors, effectively business partnering to achieve successful and timely audit.
• Collaborate and business partner with commercial teams to develop and oversee budgets, forecasts, P&L to drive performance..
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and statutory requirements, liaising with tax authorities as needed, and completing corporation tax computations.
• Assist in process improvement initiatives to streamline accounting operations and enhance internal controls.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Financial Accountant should have:

• A recognised accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
• Proven familiarity of financial and management reporting
• A working knowledge of taxation issues (Corporation tax, VAT, RDEC)
• Knowledge of a variety of accounts packages and understanding of financial systems
• Excellent communications skills
• Previous Manufacturing experience is advantageous
• 1st or 2nd step from Practice to be considered

• A competitive salary in the range of £45,000 - £55,000, depending on experience.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Company Sick Pay after 6 months.
• Christmas bonus and an Annual Company Profit-based bonus.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.

If you meet the above criteria, we encourage you to apply today for immediate consideration.