Financial Accountant
Greater Manchester
Financial Accountant
- Permanent
Greater Manchester
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The financial accountant is in charge of overseeing the financial accounting function, which includes creating financial statements, conducting audits, balancing accounts, and making sure that accounting standards are followed. Within this position the correct candidate will be a member of a team that oversees financial compliance and corporate governance, which includes all accounting, taxation, statistics, and other regulations.
Role Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP and IFRS.
- Key internal contact and manager for the annual financial audit process, including preparation of audit schedules and draft statutory accounts.
- Perform account reconciliations and ensure the accuracy of financial records.
- Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring compliance with deadlines.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
- Assist in the preparation of tax returns and other regulatory filings.
- We ask that you are proactive in our drive towards social progress and positive impacts. Whether that's getting involved in one of our community projects or simply buying local when travelling with the company.
Key Skills Include:
- Professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent).
- Strong knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.
- Experience in financial accounting and reporting.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Marks Sattin office.
Marks Sattin is part of Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited and we are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Nuerodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.
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