Financial Accountant

Hays Business Support • Permanent • Pitlochry, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom • £35k - £45k / year • 3h ago

Your new company

Based in Inverclyde, our client is recruiting for a Financial Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm. The organisation offers hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home. The offices are conveniently located close to a train station and there is also on-site parking available.

Your new role

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established finance team in a key role supporting the integrity of financial reporting. As Financial Accountant, you will take responsibility for general ledger activities, ensuring accurate financial records and supporting both month-end and year-end processes.You will play a vital role in maintaining compliance with accounting standards, supporting audit requirements, and contributing to continuous improvement across finance processes. This is a varied position offering exposure to both statutory and management reporting, with the opportunity to add value through process enhancements and strong financial control. Key Responsibilities

Prepare and post journals and support the month-end close process
Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness
Assist with the preparation of management accounts and statutory financial statements
Support external and internal audit processes and ensure audit readiness
Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
Contribute to ongoing process improvements within the finance function
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records across the general ledger

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience in a Financial Accountant or similar role
Strong understanding of financial reporting and accounting standards
Experience with general ledger accounting and reconciliations
Confident using Excel and finance systems/ERP tools
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines
A proactive mindset with the ability to improve processes and work collaboratively [2025-05-27...edger - UK | PDF]

What you'll get in return

Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 from home)
Accessible office location with parking and transport links
Exposure to a broad range of financial reporting activities
Opportunities to contribute to process improvement and development
A supportive and collaborative team environment

What you need to do now

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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