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Our company is a well-established and rapidly growing business. Driven by innovation, there are fantastic opportunities for growth within our dynamic organisation.

We are seeking a new Financial Accountant to join our high-performing team. As a Financial Accountant, your role will be pivotal in supporting the finance team's operations.

You will lead and deliver accurate and technically robust financial statements, produce financial reports, and assist on financial matters as requested by financial stakeholders.

Responsible for financial accounting activities, you will ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and accounting standards are maintained.

In this role, you have the opportunity to drive continuous improvement within the finance function by identifying areas for improvement and implementing change. 

Job overview: Briefly describe your company and what makes it an exciting place to work. Highlight the main goals and impact of the Financial Accountant role. This section sets the tone and helps potential candidates understand the importance of the position.

• Take responsibility for preparing monthly financial statements and reports
• Support month-end activities including prepayments, accruals journal posting, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Review financial and non-financial data to produce quarterly and full-year consolidated accounts
• Liaise with various finance and non-finance stakeholders across the organisation to build and maintain relationships
• Assist in the preparation of VAT returns and other statutory compliance
• Analyse and summarise complex accounting information.
• Assist in the preparation of ad hoc tasks/projects as requested by the finance manager.
• Support with preparation of all external financial and statutory returns.
• Maintain and develop strong control processes to ensure data quality, accuracy, and completeness of accounting ledgers
• Conduct variance analysis and provide insights into financial performance
• Review financial reporting information at month end, investigating anomalies and variances
• Implement and review control frameworks for accounting-relevant processes to ensure effective control monitoring
• Utilise data-driven insights to collaborate with the stakeholders, enhancing overall business performance
• Develop, implement, and maintain robust financial models to aid in planning and forecasting
• Conduct thorough analysis of financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks
• Support with preparation of all external financial and statutory returns, ensuring statutory compliance
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial processes and operational efficiency.

Job overview: Detail the primary responsibilities of the role. Focus on core duties that are essential to the job. Highlight tasks that impact the company's financial health and decision-making processes.

• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA qualified or have the equivalent experience.
• Advanced level Excel skills and experience with financial management systems.
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills.
• Highly numerate with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with finance and non-finance colleagues.
• Ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to work.
• Experience in managing or leading teams and ability to work under pressure.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Regulatory Reporting.

Skills & experience: Try to keep this section concise and focused on the essential skills and qualifications required for the role. Avoid listing every possible responsibility and instead, prioritise the most important ones. 

Integrate specific software and accounting standards used by your organisation. Emphasise hard skills and qualifications, including education, qualification, and relevant work experience. 

You can also split this section into ‘Essential’ and ‘Desirable’.

Our company is dedicated to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every team member can thrive. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your overall well-being and professional growth, including:

• Opportunity to earn up to X% annual bonus
• Car allowance (€X annually)
• Competitive Pension Scheme = we’ll match your contributions up to X%
• Flexible working hours
• Life Assurance (X times salary)
• X days' holiday + bank holidays
• Income protection
• Flexible benefits scheme, with perks to choose from (including retail discounts, season ticket loans, Cycle To Work Scheme).
• Employee Assistance Programme

We are committed to creating a collaborative, dynamic working environment with significant career development opportunities.

What sets our company apart: Use this section to showcase the unique benefits and perks your company offers.

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This is also a good place to highlight your company values, opportunities for professional and any workplace credentials/awards that will showcase your Employee Value Proposition.