Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant Hertford (Hybrid working after probation) £55,000 - £65,000 + Great Benefits A well-established, fast-growing business based in Hertford is looking for a technically strong Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This is a broad, hands-on role sitting at the heart of the financial reporting function, offering real scope to make your mark in a high-quality finance environment. The Role Reporting to the senior finance team, you will take ownership of core financial accounting activities across the business. Day-to-day responsibilities will include: - Delivering accurate month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting under IFRS - Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and journals - Supporting technical accounting areas including revenue recognition, accruals, provisions and inventory - Maintaining the fixed asset register - additions, disposals, transfers and depreciation - Analysing and communicating balance sheet movements and areas of risk to senior stakeholders - Supporting internal and external audit through the preparation of schedules, reconciliations and documentation - Identifying opportunities to improve reporting processes, controls and governance What We're Looking For - ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified - Minimum 5 years' experience in a relevant finance role with solid month-end close exposure - Sound understanding of IFRS and core accounting principles - Advanced Excel; experience of ERP systems an advantage - Strong attention to detail, well organised and able to manage competing deadlines - Confident communicating financial information to non-finance stakeholders What's On Offer - £55,000 - £65,000 depending on experience - A collaborative, professional and supportive working environment - A genuine opportunity to develop within a sizeable, well-run finance function offering a defined career path. AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration