Financial Accountant

Are you a qualified practice professional seeking your first move into industry? Or, already based within industry seeking a new challenge? This Financial Accountant opportunity based in Coventry, delivers great visibility and autonomy as the number two to the Finance Director in the team. Our client is an innovation-focused global manufacturer, and you will support the UK business operations in delivering excellence in financial control. This all-encompassing role will focus on all areas of financial accounting with a particular emphasis on general ledger accounting, master data management, fixed assets, treasury control and tax matters. It presents an opportunity to become a trusted right-hand to the Finance Director, influence key financial decisions, and build a long-term career within a successful business with international exposure. Responsibilities: Lead and participate in monthly and annual close General Ledger accounting, balance sheet reconciliations and inter-company recharges Handle all treasury functions including cash management, liquidity forecasting, daily bank reconciliations, administration & banking relationships Responsible for all areas of tax compliance with accurate on-time submissions for VAT and Corporation Tax Own the fixed asset register, impairment reviews, depreciation, capitalisation & disposal accounting Handle credit control, posting & reconciling customer payments External reporting including the annual Statutory Reporting and co-ordinating the audit process Responsibility for the company master data together with tracking and reporting on key metrics Requirements: A Qualified professional, either ACCA or ACA (ICAEW) seeking first move from practice Or, proven experience in a finance function, with a focus on general ledger financial accounting, month end, tax & treasury Own the role, able to support and be a reliable Number 2 to the Finance Director - be their 'right-hand' person Strong MS Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups etc) Any ERP systems experience beneficial (Oracle, SAP etc) Confident communication skills at all business levels, both internally and externally What's on offer: Great exposure reporting to the Finance Director Early Friday finish (2pm) 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Additional benefits including pension & Employee Rewards Programme Coventry based, with excellent transport links & free on-site parking Opportunity for professional development and progression, if desired. Register your interest by applying today or call Ashley or Luke (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence. Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy covering the Midlands and Northern Home counties. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job ref - ABJ/(phone number removed) - Financial Accountant