Financial Accountant

Job Description

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for your next opportunity within a well-established business? Castle Employment is recruiting for a Financial Accountant to join a successful organisation based in Howden, East Yorkshire.\n
\n This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of financial processes, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively within a busy finance team.\n
\n Ideally suited to an AAT Level 4 qualified professional, this role offers the opportunity to apply your accounting knowledge in a varied position, supporting accurate financial reporting and the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations.\n
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Key Responsibilities:\n
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• Preparing and posting journals, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation and other month-end adjustments.
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• Completing balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances and resolving discrepancies.
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• Supporting the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are achieved.
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• Preparing and reviewing financial reports to support accurate and timely reporting.
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• Maintaining the general ledger and ensuring transactions are coded correctly.
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• Reconciling key control accounts and reviewing unusual movements.
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• Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and audit schedules.
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• Ensuring financial processes comply with internal controls, accounting policies and relevant regulations.
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• Monitoring fixed assets, maintaining the fixed asset register and calculating depreciation where required.
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• Assisting with VAT returns and other financial compliance requirements.
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• Identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls and reporting accuracy.
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• Working closely with colleagues across the finance team to resolve queries and provide reliable financial information.
  
  
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About You\n
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\n We’re looking for a motivated and organised individual who takes pride in producing accurate work and can manage competing priorities effectively.\n
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\n Ideally, you will have:\n
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• AAT Level 4 qualification, or equivalent accounting experience.
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• Previous experience in a finance or accounting role.
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• A good understanding of financial accounting principles and reconciliations.
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• Experience supporting month-end processes, journals and financial reporting.
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• Strong Excel and IT skills, with experience using finance systems.
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• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
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• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.
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• Good communication skills and a proactive attitude.
  
  
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What is on offer: \n
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• A full-time, permanent opportunity.
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• A competitive salary, dependent on experience.
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• The opportunity to join an established and successful organisation.
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• A varied role offering exposure to a range of financial accounting activities.
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• The chance to develop your experience within a supportive finance team.
  
  
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