Financial Accountant

Sewell Wallis are partnering with a forward thinking, and people centric service-sector business based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, to secure a Financial Accountant.

You’ll be working with a dynamic and collaborative team, reporting into the Financial Controller to ensure robust and accurate financial reporting, balance sheet control and accurate cash flow forecasts. Alongside leading on preparation of statutory accounts and supporting with audit.

This role calls for someone who enjoys the detail, you’ll be technically strong and come from an Audit/Practice background with a strong understanding of financial controls.

The business is growing, and you’ll be joining a company that puts development first. You’ll be involved with automations, and exciting project work around improving governance, controls and compliance.

What will you be doing?

• Prepare financial statements and support the delivery of annual financial reporting requirements.
• Monitor cash flow, prepare forecasts, and provide financial insight to support planning and decision-making.
• Complete indirect tax returns and assist with statutory and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Maintain the accuracy of financial records by reviewing key account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Contribute to monthly and annual reporting cycles, ensuring financial information is produced accurately and on schedule.
• Promote effective financial governance by maintaining internal controls and ensuring compliance with relevant accounting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, reporting practices, and financial systems to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

What skills are we looking for?

• Qualified candidates (ACA & ACCA)
• Experience within Practice/Audit
• Strong understanding of UK GAAP, VAT, and financial controls
• Experience with preparation of statutory accounting and audit management
• Happy to consider a first mover from Practice

What's on offer?

• Salary on offer is up to £60,000
• Hybrid working model, with flexible start and finish times
• Healthcare cash plan
• Competitive pension scheme
• Parking available on site
• Discounts and voucher access

Send us your CV below, or contact Inci Evcil for more information.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.