Financial Accountant

Company Details & Job Overview:
Based on the outskirts of Blackburn, this fast paced, highly successful group boast a number of industry awards and are one of the fastest growth business units in the UK. Operating across the globe they offer state of the art offices, with a number of on-site facilities. Within easy commute from the M65, they are a business who strive on quality and actively seek to promote from within. With a number of areas in growth, they have several newly established position within the finance function. Seen as a local employer of choice the group offer a number of employment benefits.
Benefits:
Flexible working pattern (Core hours 5 days a week in the office)
Enhanced holidays
Bonus scheme
Life assurance
Your New Role As Financial Accountant:
As Financial accountant, in this newly established role, you shall produce monthly management accounts in a timely and accurate manner whilst seeking to ensure robust financial controls and processes are in place. Supporting the audit requirements and budget/forecasting across the business this role shall also assist in future acquisition processes whilst supporting the leadership team for commercial gain.
Main role duties:
• Production of management accounts, variance and trend analysis and statutory reporting
• responsible for balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring they are prepared on a monthly basis, and that all balances are correct and differences investigated.
• To become the main point of contact for Ops managers for financial support and queries on P&Ls.
• Production and posting of key journals including accruals, prepayments, accrued and deferred income.
• Support the commercial finance team with information and performance analysis to assist decision making for local teams.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting process.
• Develop robust processes and controls to ensure risks are managed appropriately in line with Group requirements.
• Support in the production of accurate monthly and quarterly flash results for Financial Planning and Commercial teams.
• Assisting in year-end statutory audit process.
• Working closely with operational manager to optimise performance, control cost and improve profitability.
• Investment Appraisal for future acquisition targets.
• Other ad hoc projects as required by CFO, Finance Director or Financial Controller.
This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.
Experience & Qualifications Required To Apply:
To be considered for this role you shall be a qualified accountant (CIMA ACA ACCA) with experience in a similar role. With strong technical skills across financial and management accounting, you shall also have the ability to support the audit process and the commercial acumen to add value to acquisition review with senior stakeholders. With strong attention to detail, you shall have excellent communication skills and the ability to relay financial information to non-financial personnel.
Salary And Reward On Offer:
With a competitive salary you will be working alongside like-minded professionals in an environment where there is opportunity to develop and progress. There are many on-site facilities and the office space is a collaborative area where divisions and departments facilitate and welcome interaction across all levels. There are a number of benefits and as the business continue to grow, so too will the ability to add value in a fast-paced, award winning business.
This role is being handled by Darren Cadman, Kenton Black Finance
Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. Market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.