Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant Stevenage | Hybrid Working (3 Days Office / 2 Days Home) Up to £40,000 + Benefits We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing organisation for a Financial Accountant to join their finance team based in Stevenage. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to develop their career within a dynamic business environment, gaining exposure to financial reporting, compliance, controls, tax, cashflow management and business partnering activities. The Role Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will support a range of financial accounting activities across multiple business entities, including: * Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations * Assisting with VAT returns and tax-related analysis * Supporting cashflow reporting and forecasting processes * Preparing month-end journals and financial reports * Assisting with year-end statutory reporting requirements * Maintaining fixed asset registers and lease accounting records * Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities * Reviewing financial controls and identifying process improvements * Supporting internal and external audit activities * Producing ad-hoc financial analysis and management information About You To be successful in this role, you will ideally have: * Part-qualified ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification * Previous experience within a financial accounting role * Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls * VAT experience * Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills * Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities * A proactive approach with excellent organisational skills * The ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently Desirable Experience * Audit background * Experience within a multi-entity or shared service environment * Exposure to construction, utilities, infrastructure or engineering sectors What's on Offer * Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience * Hybrid working (3 days per week in the Stevenage office) * Career development and progression opportunities * Exposure to a broad range of financial accounting activities * Supportive and collaborative team environment AGY - Vitae Financial Recruitment We Exist To Be Different - Membership NOT Registration