Full job descriptionFinancial Accountant
Thurrock, Essex | Hybrid Working | Up to £55,000

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a qualified Financial Accountant to join a large, established organisation.This is a key role within the finance team, supporting the Head of Financial Accounting and taking responsibility across statutory reporting, external audit, financial controls, capital accounting and tax compliance.
Key responsibilities will include:
*Preparing statutory accounts and supporting year-end reporting
*Coordinating the external audit process
*Delivering accurate monthly and annual financial reporting
*Managing capital accounting and project-related financial reporting
*Supporting tax compliance requirements
*Maintaining and improving robust financial controls and processes
*Ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations and accounting standards
*Identifying financial risks and recommending appropriate controls and improvements
*Producing financial analysis and costings to support business decisions
About you
We are looking for a qualified accountant, ideally ACCA, CIMA, ACA or equivalent, with a strong technical accounting background.
You will ideally bring:
*Experience of statutory accounts and external audit
*Strong financial reporting and controls experience
*A good understanding of accounting standards and financial compliance
*The ability to identify risk and recommend practical solutions
*Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
*Confidence improving financial processes and controls
*Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with finance and non-finance colleagues
Previous experience within education, public sector or another regulated environment would be advantageous, although candidates from other sectors with strong technical accounting experience are encouraged to apply.What’s on offer?
*Salary up to £55,000
*Hybrid working
*3 days per week on site in Thurrock
*A broad and visible financial accounting role
*The opportunity to influence and improve financial controls and processes
*A stable organisation offering an interesting mix of technical accounting and business-facing responsibility
If you are a qualified accountant looking for a broad Financial Accountant position with a good balance of technical accounting, audit, controls and reporting, we would be very pleased to hear from you.Apply now for a confidential discussion and further details.

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