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Financial Accountant

Dartford Permanent £65,000 - £75,000 per year View Job Description
A newly created opportunity for a technically strong Financial Accountant to take ownership of core financial accounting, statutory reporting, treasury management and audit processes for a dynamic, multi‑entity group. The role offers excellent exposure to senior leadership and the chance to shape and improve processes within a supportive finance team.
  • Well‑established, growing group with strong leadership and clear strategy
  • Broad, hands‑on role covering stat reporting, treasury, audit, VAT & month‑end

About Our Client

Our client is a respected, fast‑moving group with a strong presence in its sector and a reputation for high standards, continuous improvement and a collaborative culture. With ongoing investment in systems, people and processes, the business offers a stable environment while encouraging initiative, accountability and professional growth.

Job Description

As the Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering accurate, complete and timely financial information for internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities include:

  • Preparation of monthly internal entity reporting for Board review.
  • Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accuracy against third‑party support.
  • Management of the treasury function, including 13‑week cash flow forecasting, foreign currency activity, bank administration and ID facility oversight.
  • Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting.
  • Leading the external audit process, coordinating queries and ensuring timely completion.
  • Preparation of statutory accounts for the group, supporting the annual audit and Companies House submissions.
  • Managing and developing the Financial Accounts Assistant, providing technical support and fostering a high‑performance culture.
  • Supporting wider finance projects and contributing to ongoing improvement initiatives.



The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will have:

  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification (or equivalent).
  • Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience in statutory accounts, VAT and audit.
  • Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations and delivering accurate month‑end reporting.
  • Treasury, cash flow forecasting or banking administration experience (desirable).
  • Strong systems competency; experience with ERP systems advantageous
  • Confident communication skills and the ability to liaise with auditors and senior stakeholders.
  • A proactive, inquisitive approach aligned with the company's values: accountability, teamwork, simplicity, and doing the right thing.



What's on Offer

Competitive salary and benefits - £65-75,000 + benefits which include hybrid working (2dpw in the office), pension, and autonomy.

Contact
Paul Urquhart
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6928448
Phone number
+44 1622 604 511

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accounting
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
Dartford
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Paul Urquhart
Consultant phone
+44 1622 604 511
Job reference
JN-012026-6928448