Financial Accountant

FInancial Accountant; Filton; 9 month contract; Up to £50.84 per hour Umbrella / Up to £38.00 per hour PAYE; Inside IR35

We have an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant to work with our prestigious client as they undertake a new project.
The individual will be part of a dynamic team, working across different sites. They will work closely with the Accounting team a sister company in order to deliver financial information in the most efficient way possible. It is vital that they understand the activities of the business in order to pre-empt potential issues and to identify possible errors in the data. The work will be varied and will require strong analytical skills.

In addition, the individual will support the fixed asset activities. There will be recurring monthly activities on which there will be a drive to make the processes leaner, together with project-based activities.

Hybrid working pattern is available, with 3 days required on site. There will be 1-2 days per month where the post holder will be required to travel to other UK sites.

Responsibilities

Tasks and responsibilities;
- Assisting with Due Diligence on the opening balance sheet.
- Loading assets into SAP with the correct data attributes.
- Defining and documenting key financial processes and controls.
- Ensuring internal controls are in place in line with ERM requirements.
- Accurate recording of fixed asset additions, disposals and depreciation.
- Provide advice to the business on capitalisation rules and depreciation policies.
- Cleanse the asset register through regular data checks including oversight of physical verification.
- Provide information to the tax team for the annual tax computations.
- Contribute to internal and external audits.
- Continual review of processes and procedures to identify and implement improvements.

Tasks and responsibilities
- Support with the application of key controls such as Entry into Service validation and capex / opex checks.
- Provide accurate data for physical verification exercises.
- Contribute to transnational and local projects, including the harmonisation of group processes.

Requirements:
-Qualified Accountant with experience of working in an accounting team.
- Understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP reporting requirement.
- Knowledge and experience in SAP or equivalent financial reporting tools.
- Ability to work in a dynamic, enthusiastic team and to contribute with a positive, proactive mindset.
- Strong communication skills – multiple stakeholders at different levels and in different countries.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Experience of interacting with internal and external audit teams.

CIMA; ACCA; FCCA; ACMA; GCMA; ACA; AAT; project accountant; management accountant; reporting accountant; finance manager; finance controller; FPA; forecasting; audits;