Financial Accountant
Manpower are currently recruiting for a Financial Accountant to join our clients team who is global supplier for technologically advanced products within the defence and aerospace sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly VAT returns.
- Complete high-quality monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations by specified deadlines.
- Compile information for regular and ad hoc National Statistics surveys.
- Collaborate with budget holders to gather timely and relevant data.
- Oversee the fixed asset process, including liaising with requestors, FP&A leads, and Central Fixed Asset teams.
- Ensure appropriate approvals are obtained and documented in the eCAR approval system.
- Manage Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) balances effectively.
- Assist in the month-end close process, including the preparation and posting of journals.
- Familiarity with JDE systems is preferable but not essential.
- Support process documentation, monitoring, and compliance activities within the internal control environment.
- Work with apprentices to enhance their skills and experience.
- Provide guidance on additional tasks as required.
- Support the reconciliation of inter company accounts.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Experience: Proven experience in finance roles, particularly in VAT returns, balance sheet reconciliations, and fixed asset management. Working at a complex multi-site business.
- Systems Knowledge: Familiarity with JDE systems is a plus.
- Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Education: Relevant financial qualifications or equivalent experience.
Working Conditions:
- Location: Fully on-site at our Leighton Buzzard location.
- Hours: Flexible 39 hours per week.
Core Hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
This temporary role for months and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our clients finance team while working in a supportive and dynamic environment. If you have a keen eye for detail and are adept at managing financial processes, we encourage you to apply.