Financial Accountant

In this busy and varied Financial Accountant role, main responsibilities will include;

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  Leading the period-end close for defined expense areas, partnering closely with Finance, Commercial and Operational colleagues to ensure costs are captured accurately and in line with relevant accounting standards.
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  Producing regular management cost reporting for allocated business segments, providing insightful commentary on trends, performance and potential risk areas.
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  Acting as a key support to Commercial Finance by explaining financial outcomes and the underlying causes of movements versus plan and forecast.
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  Taking accountability for balance sheet integrity within your remit, including preparation and review of reconciliations and contribution to monthly balance sheet insight.
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  Liaising with external audit teams in relation to assigned cost categories, coordinating responses and documentation to facilitate efficient and effective audit cycles.
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  Maintaining strong compliance with the organisation's control environment while actively identifying and implementing improvements to processes and financial controls within your area.