Financial Accountant in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire

This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Accountant to join an established group accounting function, responsible for accurate and timely financial accounting and reporting, while assisting with and driving process improvements.

Duties include:

• Financial Accounting and control for fixed and variable cost centre reporting as well as managing underlying transactional processes where relevant
• Support with preparation of annual management plan and forecasts
• Provide financial reports and support business functions
• Financial accounting and month end closure
• Financial accounting and control of head office cost recharges
• Support with monthly group reporting and preparation of annual statutory accounts

Required Qualifications and Aptitudes:

• Qualified (or finalist) ACCA, ACA, or CIMA
• Experience in a similar role is essential possessing relevant accounting experience covering financial accounting, VAT, and tax within a UK organisation
• Experience with management accounting, budgeting, and forecasting activities
• Good analysis skills, able to interpret data and then communicate findings accordingly
• Able to establish and develop relationships at all levels within the organisation
• Good analysis skills, able to interpret data and then communicate findings accordingly
• Attention to detail and able to prioritise changing demands
• Strong Excel skills

Employee benefits include:

• Hybrid working
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme with life insurance
• Employee discount scheme