Financial Accountant

About Our Client

A leading provider in the Retails industry across the UK. Their main focus is on supplying, servicing, and maintaining a range of industrial and construction equipment.

Job Description

• Prepare and maintain financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements) to reflect the financial position and performance of the retail business.
• Ensure financial reports are accurate, timely, and comply with relevant accounting standards and regulations.
• Assist in creating and monitoring budgets and financial forecasts.
• Provide analysis of actual vs. budgeted figures, identifying variances and their underlying reasons to aid decision-making.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions, ensuring timely invoicing and payments.
• Maintain relationships with suppliers, manage payment terms, and optimize cash flow.
• Track inventory levels and costs, particularly as they impact the cost of goods sold and gross margins.
• Conduct monthly reconciliations of accounts, including bank reconciliations, inventory, and intercompany accounts.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, and adjustments during the month-end close process to ensure accurate financial reporting.

The Successful Applicant

• Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA
• Significant experience working in finance department(s)
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel - examples; VLOOKUP, SUMIF, PIVOT TABLES
• Demonstrable ability to adapt to new IT tools
• Experience in managing large data sets
• Strong interpersonal skills

• Salary up to £40,000
• Negotiable base salary
• Future development and career opportunities
• Contributory pension scheme with employer contributions
• Profit share bonus based on business performance
• High street discount