Job Description
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Your new company
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Hays are delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing organisation in the recruitment of a Financial Accountant to join their finance team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional to join a collaborative and forward-thinking business that is committed to continuous improvement and high standards of financial reporting. The organisation offers hybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. The offices are based in Port Glasgow and are easily accessible via public transport with on-site parking. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in financial reporting, compliance and process improvement, whilst working closely with experienced finance professionals.
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Your new role
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Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial records and supporting the delivery of accurate and timely financial reporting.
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Key responsibilities will include:
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✅Preparing and posting month-end journal entries
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✅ Supporting the timely and accurate month-end close process
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✅ Performing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations
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✅ Ensuring financial records are accurate, complete and compliant
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✅ Assisting with the preparation of management accounts
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✅ Supporting the production of statutory financial statements
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✅ Ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards
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✅ Assisting with internal and external audit requirements
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✅ Identifying opportunities to improve financial reporting processes and controls
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✅ Collaborating with colleagues across the wider finance function to drive best practice and continuous improvement
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What you'll need to succeed
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You will possess previous experience in a financial accounting, reporting or general ledger position. This role is suited to part-qualified candidates, qualified-by-experience professionals and also qualified accountants. You will also demonstrate:
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✔️ Strong understanding of financial controls and accounting principles
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✔️ Experience supporting month-end and year-end reporting activities
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✔️ Excellent balance sheet reconciliation skills
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✔️ Strong Excel and ERP systems knowledge
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✔️ Experience working within multi-entity environments would be advantageous.
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✔️ Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines
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✔️ High levels of attention to detail and accuracy
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✔️ A collaborative approach with strong communication skills
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✔️ Resilience, adaptability and a proactive mindset to problem-solving
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What you'll get in return
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✅ Competitive salary depending on experience
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✅ Permanent, full-time position
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✅ Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
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✅ Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days home)
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✅ Easily accessible location with excellent public transport links
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✅ On-site parking
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✅ Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative finance team
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✅ Exposure to a broad range of financial accounting and reporting responsibilities
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✅ Career development opportunities within a growing organisation
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What you need to do now
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If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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