Financial Accountant - Absolute Recruit : Job Details

Salary: £45,000–£48,000 per annum, plus benefitsHours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday (hybrid working available).Reports to: Head of FinanceRole OverviewWe're working with a busy property company based in Letchworth, looking for a Financial Accountant to join a their finance function. This position works closely with both finance colleagues and other departments, helping to deliver accurate and timely monthly management accounts as well as year-end statutory reporting. The role covers a variety of reconciliations, asset management, reporting, and audit support, playing an important part in maintaining the organisation’s financial health.Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain the fixed asset register, handling depreciation, additions, and disposals.
• Review and update monthly development cashflows, liaising with project teams to ensure accuracy.
• Produce financial statements for managed entities within the group.
• Support monthly management accounts by preparing journals and other required entries.
• Compile schedules for property sales and post the associated journals.
• Assist with internal and year-end audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Prepare and reconcile balance sheets, working closely with the Head of Finance.
• Complete VAT returns and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Monitor and update cash flow forecasts.

Person Specification

• Part-qualified CIMA or ACCA (study support offered).
• Proven experience with balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset management.
• Flexible and adaptable in approach to tasks and responsibilities.
• Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail.
• Strong Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and reporting functions.
• Awareness of VAT rules and experience in preparing returns desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of the property or housing sector is an advantage but not essential.

Benefits

• Hybrid working & flexible working hours.
• Study support & further development.
• Gym membership.
• On site parking.

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