Financial Accountant

Are you an experienced finance professional looking for your next opportunity within a well-established business? Castle Employment is recruiting for a Financial Accountant to join a successful organisation based in Howden, East Yorkshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of financial processes, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively within a busy finance team.
Ideally suited to an AAT Level 4 qualified professional, this role offers the opportunity to apply your accounting knowledge in a varied position, supporting accurate financial reporting and the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparing and posting journals, including accruals, prepayments, depreciation and other month-end adjustments.
Completing balance sheet reconciliations, investigating variances and resolving discrepancies.
Supporting the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are achieved.
Preparing and reviewing financial reports to support accurate and timely reporting.
Maintaining the general ledger and ensuring transactions are coded correctly.
Reconciling key control accounts and reviewing unusual movements.
Supporting the preparation of statutory accounts and audit schedules.
Ensuring financial processes comply with internal controls, accounting policies and relevant regulations.
Monitoring fixed assets, maintaining the fixed asset register and calculating depreciation where required.
Assisting with VAT returns and other financial compliance requirements.
Identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes, controls and reporting accuracy.
Working closely with colleagues across the finance team to resolve queries and provide reliable financial information.

About You

We’re looking for a motivated and organised individual who takes pride in producing accurate work and can manage competing priorities effectively.

Ideally, you will have:

AAT Level 4 qualification, or equivalent accounting experience.
Previous experience in a finance or accounting role.
A good understanding of financial accounting principles and reconciliations.
Experience supporting month-end processes, journals and financial reporting.
Strong Excel and IT skills, with experience using finance systems.
Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.
Good communication skills and a proactive attitude.

What is on offer: 

A full-time, permanent opportunity.
A competitive salary, dependent on experience.
The opportunity to join an established and successful organisation.
A varied role offering exposure to a range of financial accounting activities.
The chance to develop your experience within a supportive finance team
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed