Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant
Reporting to: Financial Controller
Location: Heathrow Area (2-3 days in the office)
About Us:
With a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence, we play a vital role in the global aviation industry. We are experiencing exciting growth and are looking for a talented and driven Financial Accountant to join our finance team."
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a highly motivated and technically strong Financial Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial records, with a significant focus on supporting our internal and external audit processes, ensuring compliance with statutory accounting requirements, and contributing to the efficient month-end close.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual, ideally from an ACA audit background, to apply their expertise in a fast-paced and evolving aviation environment.
Key Responsibilities:

• Statutory Accounting & Compliance:
  
  • Prepare and review statutory financial statements in accordance with FRS 102 and relevant accounting standards.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable financial regulations and tax requirements.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory changes.
• Audit Support:
  
  • Act as a key point of contact for external auditors, providing timely and accurate information, schedules, and explanations.
  • Prepare detailed audit working papers and reconciliations to support audit requests.
  • Assist in the resolution of audit queries and implementation of audit recommendations.
  • Support internal audit activities as required, including documentation of processes and controls.
• Month-End Close:
  
  • Contribute significantly to the efficient and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Prepare and post complex journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions.
  • Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
  • Ensure all financial data is accurately recorded and reconciled in the general ledger.
  • Support the Financial Controller in the preparation of management accounts and financial reports.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis:
  
  • Assist in the preparation of various financial reports, including cash flow statements and variance analysis.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes and reporting.
• Process Improvement:
  
  • Identify opportunities to enhance financial controls, processes, and systems.
  • Participate in ad-hoc finance projects as required.

Skills & Experience:

• ACA Qualification (or equivalent): Strongly preferred, with a proven track record within an audit practice.
• Technical Accounting Expertise: In-depth knowledge of FRS 102 and strong understanding of IFRS is highly desirable.
• Audit Experience: Demonstrable experience in supporting and managing audit processes, both internal and external.
• Month-End Close Proficiency: Proven ability to manage and execute significant parts of the month-end close process accurately and efficiently.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous approach to data accuracy and reconciliation.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to present complex financial information clearly.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced Excel skills are essential. Experience with [mention specific ERP systems if applicable, e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite] would be an advantage.