Financial Accountant

About the role

Were looking for a Financial Accountant to join our Finance team here at Calisen. Reporting into the Senior Financial Controller this role plays a key part in delivering high quality financial accounting controls and reporting across the business.

Youll be involved in monthend reporting budgeting and forecasting statutory and tax reporting and will work closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation. This is a great opportunity for a qualified accountant who enjoys combining technical accounting with commercial insight in a fast paced growing business.

What youll be doing

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and Group reporting packs including P&L balance sheet cashflow and KPIs
• Providing clear valueadded financial analysis to support performance and decisionmaking
• Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations ensuring robust controls and timely resolution of issues
• Supporting the annual budget and reforecasting processes including financial modelling analysis and commentary
• Assisting with internal and external reporting to investors shareholders and other key stakeholders including technical accounting requirements
• Supporting VAT returns tax packs and statutory reporting ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations
• Playing an active role in yearend statutory audit activity and responding to adhoc audit and tax queries
• Working with Finance Business Partners to support operational finance needs and cashflow management
• Contributing to continuous improvement of finance systems processes and controls

About you

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA ACCA or CIMA)
• Experience in a similar financial accounting role
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and statutory reporting
• Good understanding of taxation including VAT and corporation tax
• Experience producing budgets forecasts and management accounts
• Confident working with senior stakeholders and presenting financial information
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics / Business Central is desirable
• Organised proactive and able to manage deadlines in a fastmoving environment

Benefits

• Noncontractual 10% annual bonus based on company and personal performance
• 25 days annual leave increasing to 30 days with service plus 8 bank holidays and a day off for your birthday
• Company sick pay -up to 6 months then SSP
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Life assurance at 4x your basic salary
• Pension scheme - Calisen will double your personal contribution up to a maximum of 7% of your gross salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• My Rewards platform - access to discounts from hundreds of leading retailers
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Please note: All successful candidates must pass a criminal record check provide us with 5 years work references and prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

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