Financial Accountant
1 month ago
Watford
Qualified Accountant Qualified accountant role Contract Immediate start Hybrid working Job DescriptionPosition Purpose • Oversee Companies House administrative reporting, including confirmation statements and filing deadlines, to ensure all statutory deadlines are met., • Compile and review VAT returns by collecting data from the management accounting team, guiding offshore teams, and ensuring timely and accurate compliance., • Maintain fixed asset registers across multiple sites and process the depreciation journal monthly., • Prepare and file monthly Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) returns in accordance with regulations., • Play a key role in the statutory audit process (including coordination with external auditors) and ensure compliance with tax regulations (including VAT)., • Assist the Financial Reporting Manager in addressing regulatory enquiries with precise and prompt information., • Monitor budget versus project expenditures for development projects and provide weekly updates to key stakeholders., • Foster strong and trusting relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.Key Deliverables, • Timely completion of statutory audits and all corporate tax, VAT compliance, and CIS returns., • Monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts for fixed assets, VAT, and intercompany transactions, adhering to strict reporting schedules., • Provide weekly budget vs. actual expenditure reports for all development projects, including clear variance analysis and actionable insights shared with stakeholders., • Establish and maintain strong and trusting relationships with all key stakeholders, including the finance team, third-party service providers, and suppliers.Responsibilities, • Ensure subledgers for fixed assets, VAT, and intercompany transactions are accurately maintained and reconciled to facilitate a strict month-end reporting cycle., • Support the Financial Reporting Manager on all matters related to external audits and taxation (including compliance and reporting)., • Stay informed about UK accounting and taxation legislation to ensure full compliance., • Build meaningful relationships with all key stakeholders, particularly finance team members, finance business partners, external auditors, and HMRC., • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, effectively present ideas, and implement practical actions.Person SpecificationKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities, • Effective communicator, capable of building meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders., • Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet strict deadlines., • Team player with the ability to contribute to broader organisational goals., • A self-starter with a strong desire for personal development., • Commercially minded, ensuring deliverables add value and insight to the business., • Aptitude for technical accounting and taxation skills is beneficial.Proven Experience/Education Level, • Professionally qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent experience., • Proven experience in financial accounting, reconciliations, and preparing management accounts., • Familiarity with accounting software and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.Desirable Attributes, • Experience in group accounting, intercompany reconciliations, or multi-entity businesses., • Knowledge of industry-specific regulations or reporting frameworks (e.g., Companies House, sector-specific taxes)., • Adaptability to change and a continuous improvement mindset. 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. 4638960