Financial Accountant-Statutory Reporting – Northampton

Financial Accountant, Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA, Northampton, to £55,000

Our client, an international, well-established, highly reputable, fast paced organisation offering excellent customer service and a range of services is seeking a Financial Accountant to join their efficient UK finance team. The role is responsible for supporting the Group Accounting Manager in overseeing and assisting the finance team in preparation and reporting of Group consolidated accounts

As the Financial Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Senior Analysts and overseeing the production of monthly consolidations
• Preparation of interim and annual templates for financial statements
• Improve reporting process and generate efficiencies
• Act as lead liaison with the group auditors in relation to the Group Consolidation process
• Production of financial statements in the correct format, whilst implementing relevant updates

For the Financial Accountant position we are looking for someone who is fully qualified in ACCA/CIMA/ACA, with some experience in a large, internal organisation with multiple sites. Someone who has a strong knowledge of statutory reporting requirements. Someone who is highly IT literate, has a flexible attitude to prioritising projects and someone who has been involved in working closely with senior stakeholders in the past. You will require confident communication skills as you will be tasked with working alongside senior managers throughout various areas of the organisation.

This individual will also be self-motivated and pro-active, with the ability to work towards business deadlines. Someone who will be able to demonstrate how they can maintain and nurture relationships across the organisation, with an innate ability to connect well with their colleagues in their team. Ideally, you will need to be a confident excel user, to either advanced or intermediate level.

This is a key position within a large, global, well-established organisation who operate to strict deadlines. If you are a confident accountant and analyst, with a passion for business success and a drive to move your career into a forward thinking, growing business environment, please send your CV for consideration at the earliest opportunity.

Financial Reporting Analyst – Northampton

Financial Reporting Analyst, Part or Qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA, Northampton, to £40,000+ Study

Our client, an international, well-established, highly reputable, fast paced organisation offering excellent customer service and a range of services is seeking a Financial Reporting Analyst to join their efficient UK finance team. The role is responsible for reporting the financial results and outlook to the international senior management teams and the key stakeholders.

As the Financial Reporting Analyst, your responsibilities will include:

• Reporting of actual results on a monthly basis whilst providing analysis and understanding of key business issues.
• Monthly reporting to parent company within required timeframes
• Ensure entities reporting are compliant with IFRS and Accounting policies
• Perform analytical reviews of the portfolio of entities within the group
• Support annual budgeting process through data collated via forecasting and budgeting

For the Financial Reporting Analyst position we are looking for someone who is either part or fully qualified in ACCA/CIMA/ACA, with some experience in a large, internal organisation with multiple sites. Someone who is highly IT literate, has a flexible attitude to prioritising projects and someone who has been involved in working closely with senior stakeholders in the past. You will require confident communication skills as you will be tasked with working alongside senior managers throughout various areas of the organisation.

This individual will also be self-motivated and pro-active, with the ability to work towards business deadlines. Someone who will be able to demonstrate how they can maintain and nurture relationships across the organisation, with an innate ability to connect well with their colleagues in their team. Ideally, you will need to be a confident excel user, to either advanced or intermediate level.

This is a key position within a large, global, well-established organisation who operate to strict deadlines. If you are a confident accountant and analyst, with a passion for business success and a drive to move your career into a forward thinking, growing business environment, please send your CV for consideration at the earliest opportunity.

Trainee Accounts Assistant – Wellingborough

Trainee Accounts Assistant, growing and successful local business, Wellingborough, to £21,000 + Study

This established and growing business are looking to recruit a Trainee Accounts Assistant to joining their expanding finance team.

Your role as the Trainee Accounts Assistant will be varied and your day to day duties will include:

• Supporting the cashier with posting cash
• Assisting with purchase ledger preparation
• Assisting with credit control and debt management
• Banking reconciliations
• Finance administration.

The best suited candidate will be currently studying towards the AAT qualification.   You will be a team player, have a confident manner and the ability to work to deadlines.  This is a great opportunity to work in a busy team and gain new skills.

Junior AR/Credit Controller – Bedford

Junior Credit Controller, trainee role in accounts receivable, Bedford, to £22,500 

Our client, a leading business in their sector, have a need for a Junior AR/Credit Controller to join the team at their offices in the Bedford area. This role is targeted at Accounting & Finance Graduates who may have little or no previous finance experience, candidates who have some experience in Accounts Receivable, Credit Control or Finance will also be considered.

Working in a busy and fast paced environment your duties as the Junior AR/Credit Controller will include:

• Chasing late and non-payment
• Cash allocation
• Query resolution
• Setting up new accounts
• Reporting on status of debt/overdue accounts
• Support to AR/Credit Control as needed
• Administration, including finance inbox

The ideal candidate will be keen to learn and develop. You will enjoy working as part of a team and building relationships at all levels. We are looking for progressive candidates for this role. If you’re ambitious and looking for a career in finance this is a fantastic opportunity for you!

Finance Director – Milton Keynes

Finance Director, ACA, ACCA or CIMA Qualified, Central Milton Keynes, to £100,000 + bonus & car allowance

Working for established company, forming part or the board of management, this role encompasses robust financial control, leadership of the finance team, strategy and direction plus key involvement with the operational leaders.

Seeking Qualified Accountant with FD or senior FC experience of a business £40 to £100m. Ideally you will have:

• A broad finance background including all aspects of financial control and reporting, as well as financial planning and analysis
• Experience of working in an organisation where finance operates to the highest standard
• Previous experience of strengthening of processes, systems and procedures
• Track record of recruiting, growing and developing staff
• Previous experience of working in a multi-national group
• Experience of a fast-paced, ideally creative environment, and operating to tight timetables
• Experience of working in a result orientated, growth and performance driven environment
• Experience of the development of IT systems and excellent IT skills generally
• Experience of IFRS
• An easy ability to see the bigger picture combined with a strong attention to detail
• Technically strong (including a genuine interest in the numbers)
• Well developed business awareness and commercial acumen
• Sharp analytical skills and intellect to rapidly isolate issues and opportunities
• Robust, commercial and straight-forward but diplomatic and sensitive to others’ opinions. Able to stand his/her ground in a constructive and appropriate fashion but then support the team decision in a committed manner
• Logical mind: able to come up with workable, commercial solutions based on in-depth analysis
• Deliver with the most efficient use of resources, constantly seeking new efficiencies
• Well organized with a structured approach
• High levels of personal gravitas and credibility
• Strong relationship building skills
• An ability to support and constructively challenge according to business needs
• A natural ability to seek a win/win solution
• A genuine interest in people and their personal development
• Leadership ability to lead, motivate, inspire and direct
• A pride in the output from the finance function
• Strong communication skills
• High levels of personal and professional integrity

Purchase Ledger Assistant – Milton Keynes

Purchase Ledger Assistant, all round hands-on accounts payable role, Milton Keynes, to £25,000

This established business are looking to recruit a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their busy finance team.

As the Purchase Ledger Assistant, your day to day responsibilities will include:

• Scanning , matching and coding supplier invoices
• Statement reconciliations
• Resolving account queries
• Assisting with the monthly BACS payment runs

This is a busy and varied role suited to a candidate who has strong communication skills, holds previous experience of purchase ledger, is accurate in their work and has the ability to work to set timescales.

Junior Finance Assistant – Bedford

Junior Finance Assistant, accounts trainee for a busy head office, Bedford, to £20,000 + Study

Our client, a leading business in their sector, have a need for a Junior Finance Assistant to join the team at their offices in Bedford. This role is targeted at Accounting/Finance Graduates who may have little or no previous finance experience.

Working in a busy and fast paced environment, your duties as the Junior Finance Assistant will include:

• Processing credit card payments
• Cash allocation
• Query resolution
• Bank reconciliations
• Finance administration including finance inbox
• Support to colleagues and Supervisor as needed 

The ideal candidate will be keen to learn and develop. You will enjoy working as part of a team and building relationships at all levels. We are looking for progressive candidates for this role. If you’re ambitious and looking for a career in finance this is a great role you don’t want to miss!

Junior Finance Assistant – Bedford

Junior Finance Assistant, graduate trainee, busy accounts head office, Bedford, to £25,000+ Study

Our client, a leading business in their sector, have a need for a Junior Finance Assistant to join the team at their offices in Bedford. This role is targeted at Accounting/Finance Graduates who may have little or no previous finance experience.

Working in a busy and fast paced environment, your duties as the Junior Finance Assistant will include:

• Processing credit card payments
• Cash allocation
• Query resolution
• Bank recs
• Finance administration including finance inbox
• Support to colleagues and Supervisor as needed 

The ideal candidate will be keen to learn and develop. You will enjoy working as part of a team and building relationships at all levels. We are looking for progressive candidates for this role. If you’re ambitious and looking for a career in finance this is a great role you don’t want to miss!

Group Financial Accountant – Milton Keynes

Preparation of group consolidated management accounts, manage group tax,  group VAT and consolidated statutory accounts, to £55k

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the Group Financial Accountant will be responsible for a wide variety of financial reporting, financial analysis and financial compliance tasks & duties.

About the Job:

• Preparation of Group consolidated management accounts consolidations, including flash, forecast and month end
• Delivery of the consolidated budgets & forecasts
• Manage the Group tax matters in conjunction with our professional advisors including audit and submission of tax computations
• Preparation of consolidated VAT returns
• Oversee the Group treasury process
• Responsible for preparation of draft full year & interim consolidated statutory accounts
• Provide support to external auditors at half year and year end, including delivery of audit workings
• Preparation of Group Board deliverables including board powerpoint presentations
• Review and make proposals to improve the control environment within the UK and the wider Group
• Ad – hoc tasks as required by Group Finance Director & Group Financial Controller

About you:

• Qualified accountant ACA/ACCA
• Excellent IT skills with advanced Excel skills
• Strong knowledge of PowerPoint

Client Services Assistant – Daventry

Temporary Client Services Assistant, prestigious financial services business, Daventry – £10.00 p/h 

Our client a thriving and established financial services business, is seeking a temporary Client Services Assistant to join their busy and professional team.

• As the Client Services Assistant, your duties will include but not be limited to:
• Inputting of data into our CRM system and associated spreadsheets
• Ensuring client records are kept up to date, including bank account and address details
• Processing of anti-money laundering (AML) and know your client (KYC) documentation and undergoing appropriate due diligence for new clients and ensuring these records are kept up to date
• Preparation of payment sheets using Excel for client payments
• Filing of records and documents
• Provide general administration and support tasks as requested and when required
• Researching and downloading due diligence documents from the internet, including from websites such as Companies House and the FCA register
• Assisting with checks using our AML screening systems

The successful Client Services Assistant will have:

• Previous experience working for a FCA regulated company would be advantageous but not mandatory
• Degree/graduate would be preferred, again this isn’t mandatory
• Reliable
• Good IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Good communication skills

If you are immediately available and want to join a busy and thriving business, then please get in touch to find out more!