Financial Accountant

MacKenzie King are currently recruiting a Financial Accountant, on a 12 month fixed term contract, for a global financial services business with a base in Ipswich. As a Financial Accountant you will assist with the completion of the monthly financial reporting cycle for one or more companies. You will have the opportunity to develop and interact with a wider network of contact, at the same time developing your core technical accounting skills. This business empower their people to balance their time between home and the office in a way that works best for them, their team and their customers. You will also receive a generous benefits package, including a company and performance related bonus.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the production of monthly and quarterly reporting packs (under various GAAPs) analysing the balance sheets and full Profit and Loss Account for a number of companies.
• Assisting in the production of annual and quarterly reporting, preparing balance sheets and other required reports.
• Assisting in the accounting for portfolios and taxation under various GAAPs.
• Providing financial analysis and explanatory commentary of actual result performance against prior year, plans, and forecasts to Group on a monthly basis.
• Producing ad hoc financial information, interpretation, analysis, and support to customers, thereby enabling an improved understanding of the information provided.
• Liaising with auditors to assist in external audits.
• Identifying and implementing improvements to production processes to increase efficiency.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Part Qualified or Qualified ACCA/CIMA
• Financial or Management Accounting experience
• Understanding of company policies, business processes, procedures & systems in the context of wider business plans
• Working knowledge of SAP would be advantageous
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Strong Excel skills

This is a fantastic opportunity to join and support an employer that place value in their employees achieving work life balance. To find out more about this opportunity please get in touch with Stephanie at MacKenzie King.