Financial Accountant

A new position has arisen for a Financial Accountant to join the Energy Division Financial Control team. You will work alongside the Financial Controller to help deliver and improve financial reporting and statutory returns to the M Group team and internal controls within the finance division. With a focus on volume and accuracy, you will help to keep the accounts in order whilst assisting with accurate reporting and insight. This role is quality focused, a high standard of work is essential coupled with a continuous improvement mindset. Our people present a passion for delivering on time with effective outcomes.

What you'll be doing:

• Support the day to day and monthly accounting cycles, including reporting and forecasting of the financial performance for central overhead areas.
• Support on monthly M Group returns including WIP, Cash and management accounts.
• Preparation of Quarterly VAT Returns
• Support on Year End Audit and Corp tax information.
• Preparation of weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts including concise clear commentary on variances
• Intercompany reconciliations
• Fixed Asset control and reporting
• Support the review of compliance and help improve and document internal controls.
• Complete Balance Sheet reconciliations monthly, ensuring good housekeeping practices through the development of action plans.
• Review and improve procedures
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities including rolling forecasts.
• Build key relationships within Energy Division and the wider M Group team.
• Other ad-hoc projects as required.
• Play a vital part in the future Finance Team development strategy and great place to work initiatives.

What we need from you:

• Full or Newly Qualified Accountant ACCA/FCA/CIMA
• Experience in a similar Financial Accountant role
• Employ an analytical mindset with high attention to detail and a passion for accuracy
• Network and present with excellent communication skills
• A strong working knowledge of Excel is essential
• Knowledge of Oracle is desirable
• Work smart, with the capability to work quickly and efficiently
• Ability to work to timescales and under pressure
• Team effort approach, flexible attitude towards tasks and working
• You must be able to pass our screening and vetting standards, provide up to 5 years employment history and pass a DBS check

What we offer:

• Salary of £40k-£45k depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity leave
• Pension Scheme and Life Assurance Cover
• Study support to complete qualifications
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Flexible working, depending on location of candidate – Financial Control office is Newcastle
• Modern offices with free parking
• Access to My Rewards discount programme, which provides amazing reductions on 1000’s of purchases including Mobile Phone, Utility bills & top retail brands.
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Recommend a Friend and Earn Scheme
• Reward & Recognition Scheme
• Opportunities to progress in a successful company