Financial Accountant
- Employer
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- England, West Midlands, Birmingham
- Salary
- £35000 - £36000 per annum
- Closing date
- Apr 1, 2019
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- Job Role
- Financial Accountant
- Sector
- Insurance
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
The Accounting Team is responsible for the preparation of financial statements and annual reports and the accurate and timely production of financial reports and associated information on behalf of the companies clients.
Client Details
Our client is a market leading business, able to offer unparalleled career progression and future opportunity. The client is a forward thinking business who care about investing in their colleagues by offering great benefit packages and tailored training.
Description
Preparation of financial statements and being the point of contact for Administration teams, Client Relationship Managers and auditors.
Preparation of financial statements and trustee reports in an accurate and timely manner
Providing support to the Accounts Team based out with the UK by liaising with clients and auditors
Responding to written and verbal enquiries in a timely manner, in accordance with agreed procedures. Specifically this includes dealing with client's auditors and with resolution of queries.
Managing the audit process for allocated clients
Process and check amendments to data accurately and to ensure that reconciliations and calculations are completed within agreed timescales
Tracking accounts preparation process in workload monitoring tool
Profile
Ideally qualified (CIMA, ACA or ACCA or equivalent)
Experience in preparing financial statements in accordance with SORP and relevant regulatory framework.
Experience in pension scheme accounting would be preferential
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to provide ongoing quality.
Competent in Word and Excel.
Job Offer
A competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organisation.
Company
Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.
We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.
Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.
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