We are currently partnering with a public sector organisation based in the South West, who are recruiting for a Financial Accountant to join their growing team on a permanent basis.

This role can be based at offices in Exeter or Weston-super-Mare. The role is full-time with a salary band of £55,000-£60,000 (subject to experience) and the start date is subject to notice.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Leading the monthly preparation of the Group’s Statement of Financial Position

• Overseeing Group VAT return, ensuring accountability and compliance

• Providing technical expertise to support the production of annual financial accounts

• Assisting with the smooth running of internal and external audits, liaising with auditors

• Line managing Finance Officers

• Reviewing the nominal ledger, producing monthly review packs for the Group and all Subsidiaries

• Reviewing and analysing monthly balance sheet reconciliations for the Group

• Supporting the service charge team in production of Service Charge accounting statements

Experience required:

• Experience required in Financial Accounting

• Experience working within the public sector is desirable

• ICAEW / ACCA / CIPFA / ICAS qualification is preferred

Rewards and benefits:

• Hybrid working- 2/3 days WFH

• Defined Contribution pension scheme – employer contribution of 6% - 9%

• Discretionary Bonus scheme

• 26 days AL plus bank holidays with service related increase up to 30 days

• Car Benefit scheme

• Health Cash Plan including dental and optical cover 

Working hours:

• Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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