Average Financial Accountant salary in High Wycombe

The Company:A well established electronics business operating in the UK, EMEA and US. Enjoying a continued period of growth with a clear vision, strong leadership and an innovative pipeline of products in development. The culture is warm and friendly, with a mixture of very long standing employee's in addition to new hires to keep pace with the growth. They offer hybrid working, an excellent office environment with plenty of onsite parking and a highly competative benefits package. The Role: Due to internal promotion, the role of Financial Accountant is now being hired. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this position has a focus on inventory, business partnering with colleagues in supply chain, sales and warehousing. Manage all financial aspects of the global inventory portfolio.Collaborate and actively participate with internal sales leaders and management to secure accurate forecast numbers.Consolidate and load monthly sales forecasts.Manage and actively support operations in the monthly planning process.Ensure a smooth internal month and year-end close.Manage the global audit process for inventory related items.Ensure that reported results are provided with pace and accuracy.Perform pre-close checks, post journals and reconcile inventory with GL accounts.Oversee all monthly transactions, journals, accruals & prepayments to ensure accuracy of the monthly/annual accounts for inventory related items.Ensure inventory expenses align with internal policies including excess stock.Calculate review and post all global slow and obsolete stock provisions.Prepare and review all inventory balance sheet reconciliations for all global entities, support variance analysis.Provide monthly/annual account analysis with supporting commentary.Manage COS stock (based at subcontract manufacturing partners) and the associated P&L/Working Capital risk by working closely with supply chain and operations.Assist in the preparation of Cash Flow forecasts for inventory suppliers.Prepare and review GRNI balance sheets.Maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to measure performance and demonstrate continual improvement.Build cross functional relationships to ensure that operational output is understood from a financial perspective.About You:We are looking for an experienced Accountant with a sound working knowledge of how debits and credits affect accounting outcomes from an inventory perspective. A natual collaborator with strong communication skills, happy to represent the finance functions interests with 'non finance 'colleagues. Open to candidates at any stage of their career's, Qualified, Part Qualified or QBE.

The Company:A global Technology business, innovating, designing and manufacturing equipment used by businesses around the world. They have been in business for over 20 years and are widely regarded as the innovator and leader in their industry. The Role:Reporting to the CFO and responsible for a team of 5, this role will lead and manage all operational aspects of the finance team including AP, AR, Banking, Inventory & Payroll.Duties will include:Manage the finance team ensuring they are developed and motivated Ensure a smooth internal month and year end close, including managing the audit process.Ensure that reported results are provided with pace and accuracy.Oversee all monthly transactions, journals, accruals & prepayments to ensure accuracy of the monthly/annual accounts.Ensure control of, and review of balance sheet reconciliations for all entities.Provide monthly/annual management accounts with supporting commentary.Annual completion of all statutory financial accounts for the group.Manage the timely completion of all VAT & Tax calculations & submissions to the various 3rd parties. Ensure full compliance with all taxation regulations and provide information as required.Monitor cashflow and provide forecasts.Monitor inventory and the associated P&L/Working Capital risk by working closely with supply chain and operations.Work with CFO to deliver annual budgets and quarterly re-forecasts to be distributed to both internal & external stakeholders.Work with all areas of the business to ensure costs are accurately evaluated and budgeted for.Establish financial policies & procedures to ensure all appropriate standards are met and best practice is consistently followed.Maintain Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to measure performance and demonstrate continual improvement.Identify and implement process improvements including opportunities.About You:We are looking for a professionally qualified Accountant, either looking for a step up into an FC position or with previous experience working at this level.

We are recruiting for an Accountant to join a successful, independent accountancy practice that is looking to add to its dynamic team. Within this role you will be supporting the delivery of bookkeeping, payroll, personal tax and accounting and audit services to a diverse client portfolio.If successful, you will be offered a competitive salary, depending upon experience and study stage, study support if required, a comprehensive range of benefits, flexible, hybrid working and a supportive working environment.The firm is ideally seeking a qualified accountant who has a broad range of experience which would include audit and taxation experience along with accounts. As Accountant, your responsibilities will include:Support year-end accounts production and liaise with clients as requiredMaintain accurate bookkeeping records for multiple clientsProcess and manage client payrolls, including statutory returnsAssist in the preparation of management accounts, VAT returns, and financial statementsPrepare self-assessment tax returns and assist with MTD for clients moving into this areaOpportunity to work on audits of subsidiary companies in UK offering additional work experienceEnsure compliance with accounting standards and relevant legislationProvide ad hoc support to partners and senior accountantsPlease do apply if you can satisfy the following criteria:Previous experience gained within a UK accountancy practice environmentBe qualified, (AAT/ACCA/ACA) - exceptional part-qualified or qualified by experienceStrong bookkeeping and payroll knowledge preferableAudit experience preferredProficient in accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)Excellent attention to detail and client service focusStrong communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a teamProficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Xero, QuickBooks)This is an excellent accountancy firm that will offer a supportive working environment, within which, you can thrive and progress.Submit your CV for this Accountant roleUnfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa.Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK.Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.