Financial Accountant - Egham

Financial Accountant

Egham | £70k-£80k | Permanent | Full-time

Are you an experienced Financial Accountant looking for a role where you can take ownership of the finance function and play a key part in supporting the wider business?

Our client is looking for a capable and commercially minded Financial Accountant to join their team. Reporting directly to the Directors, you will take responsibility for the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, while overseeing a range of core accounting and finance activities.

The Role

This is a broad Financial Accountant position with responsibility across financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cashflow, audit, taxation and the day-to-day management of the finance team.

You will work closely with the Directors and other departments across the business, providing accurate financial information and helping to identify opportunities to improve financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare statutory accounts and monthly management accounts
Prepare budgets and forecasts and monitor actual performance against budget
Analyse and report on variances
Manage cashflow and cashflow projections
Review reports produced by the finance team, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Support the financial health and profitability of the business through financial analysis and recommendations
Recommend improvements to financial policies and procedures
Manage relationships with accountants, auditors, banks, insurers and other professional organisations
Coordinate the annual audit and prepare supporting documentation
Ensure compliance with relevant government regulations
Oversee taxation and ensure all tax payments are made on time
Deal with HMRC queries
Review payroll and maintain accurate records of loans, advances and deductions
Oversee insurance matters, including claims
Oversee fleet-related finance administration, including PCNs, mileage and insurance
Manage and prioritise the workload of the finance team
Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
Use Sage 50 as part of the day-to-day finance function
Provide financial support to the Directors and respond to queries from across the business
Provide cover for the wider finance team and support with ad hoc duties as required

About You

You will be an experienced accountant with a strong understanding of financial reporting and the wider finance function.

You will need excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the confidence to work closely with Directors and senior stakeholders. Experience of managing or overseeing a finance team would be advantageous, as would experience using Sage 50.

This is an excellent opportunity for an accountant who enjoys a varied role and wants genuine responsibility across the finance function.