Average Financial Accountant salary in Guildford

The Assistant Financial Accountant will support the accounting team in delivering accurate financial reporting. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong grasp of accounting principles and an interest in the industrial/manufacturing sector based in Guildford.Client DetailsThe Assistant Financial Accountant will support the accounting team in delivering accurate financial reporting. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong grasp of accounting principles and an interest in the industrial/manufacturing sector based in Guildford.Description* Prepare and post journals including payroll, accruals, prepayments, reallocations and corrections.* Maintain high-quality balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances promptly.* Ownership of monthly and intercompany reporting to group, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines, and being first point of contact.* Support the Financial Accounting Manager in the preparation of statutory accounts.* Compile audit evidence, schedules and supporting documentation for external auditors.* Help maintain a robust internal control environment, including supporting internal audit activities as required.ProfileA successful Assistant Financial Accountant should have:A background in accountancy or finance, supported by relevant qualifications, preferably in an engineering, technology, manufacturing or project-based environment.Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, lookups) and comfortable with integrated ERP systems.Experience with SAP-based systems or similar: SAP Business One / S4Hana / SAP Concur highly desirable.Understanding of UK GAAP and basic statutory reporting requirements.Job OfferCompetitive salary up to £50,000Excellent benefits package, including holiday entitlement and pension contributions.Permanent position located Guildford.If you are ready to take the next step in your accounting career, this role could be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply today to join a team dedicated to financial excellence!

Part-Time Financial Controller role leading a finance team of 7. Broad responsibilities in a growing business.Client DetailsAn ambitious, rapidly growing and ethical business based in Surrey. For over 2 decades they have achieved excellent year on year growth - now enjoying revenues approaching £140m, having grown more than 50% since 2020 and with plans to achieve £200m in the next few years - fuelled by a passion for quality, service and enduring partnerships.DescriptionTo lead core finance operations, ensuring robust financial control, timely and accurate reporting, strong cashflow management, and scalable finance systems.The Financial Controller is responsible for transactional finance (Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable), management accounting, statutory compliance, audit, tax, stock reporting, and is a key user of our finance systems. The role plays a critical part in supporting continued business growth through high-quality financial information, process improvement, and system expertise.Our growth means we need to adapt and work smarter so a track record of process innovation would be ideal particularly as we embark on an ERP upgrade project. ProfileTo be considered for the Part-Time Financial Controller you will be:Graduate with a 2.1 or above and strong A level grades (or equivalent)Fully qualified accountantStrong financial controllership experienceStrong staff management experienceJob OfferCompetitive salary ranging from £80,000 to £95,000 per annum, pro-rata.25 days of annual leave, pro-rata.Bonus schemeEnhanced pensionElectric car schemeA permanent, part-time role offering work-life balance, hybrid working and lots of flexibility!

Group Financial Reporting AccountantPermanent Woking (Hybrid)We are seeking an experienced Qualified Accountant to join our team playing a key role in our daily finance operations. You will be working alongside a talented, like-minded team for some of Europe’s largest frozen food brands including Birdseye, Aunt Bessie, Findus and Goodfella pizzas.About the role:Working in the Group Financial Reporting Team, this is a key role involving the production of Group external financial reporting. In doing so, financial control compliance must be maintained, whilst striving for process and procedure improvement.Key Accountabilities:This role sits in the Group Financial Reporting Team, which is responsible for the production of monthly reporting deliverables for several headquarter entities, UK statutory accounts for those entities, as well as the consolidated quarterly Group Financial Statements under IFRS. This position supports the consolidation of the Group’s external financial reporting through overseeing key areas of technical accounting, including responsibility for the Group’s provisions, exceptional items, cash flow reporting, statutory reporting for head office entities (FRS 101) and ONS reporting, in addition to other areas of technical expertise. Furthermore, the position manages the team’s audit requests, ensuring requests are triaged and delivered on time. The position will support the wider team in month end, quarter end and statutory filing activitiesAccountable for the accuracy and completeness of the Group’s financial Reporting on provisions, exceptional items spend and the cash flow statement. This requires establishing working practices with Colleagues, reviewing journals, reviewing submissions from component entities, preparing consolidated reports and preparing technical accounting papers, ending in the preparation of disclosures in financial statementsThere will at times be a need to get hands-on with journal preparationSupporting Group ConsolidationSupporting members of the shared finance centre, tax and treasury teamsCompletion of financial controls in accordance with the controls framework as required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)Preparation of financial statement disclosures (e.g. cash flow statement)Assistance with the preparation of other Group IFRS quarterly and annual financial reporting deliverables, including preparing consolidation journals, financial disclosures and technical accounting papersAssistance with electronic tagging of quarterly and annual financial statements in WDESK (Workiva platform)Contributing updates to guidance and the Group Accounting Policy ManualSupporting any projects impacting financial reporting. Previous examples include acquisition accounting, refinancing, share repurchase and restructuring activities. Expected future activities will include a systems migration to S/4 HANAInvolvement in the preparation of statutory accounts under FRS 101 as well as supporting overseas teamsAbout you: You will posses advanced skills in spreadsheet, word processing, and finance software, with strong knowledge of International Accounting Standards. You will bring solid experience in financial accounting, including experience in audit, fixed asset accounting, balance sheet reconciliations. Additionally, you will have proven expertise in people management, process development, and implementation. Holding a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field, and/or a relevant professional certification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).GraduateAudit experienceQualified financial accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)PQE experience desirableWhat we can offer you:We’re on an exceptional adventure and can offer a truly purpose led career with flexibility. In addition, you will benefit from the below:· An ambitious employer with recognized brands and growth potential· The potential to progress your career across different areas of Birds Eye and Nomad Foods· A culture where your part of a team, where you feel encouraged to make a differenceTo view the full job profile and to apply, please click on the apply button above which will divert you to our careers site. We look forward to receiving your application. At Nomad Foods we're proud to represent the world we serve by hiring diverse talent. Our inclusive culture is all about what we can achieve together.