Financial Accountant

Our client a leading retail company based in central London is urgently looking for a Financial Accountant. Will be working on monthly management accounts, Balance sheets, forecasting, VAT and manage tax payments and bookkeeping. Working with in a small team and helping with the development of Financial accountant assistant. Key Responsibilities * Managing Financial Accounts Assistant * Understand and reconcile Balance Sheet accounts * Manage monthly intercompany management recharge process * Assist/prepare Monthly Management accounts analysis for overhead costs * Assist with year-end audit function and processes * Learn and help maintain daily cashflow forecasting in conjunction with Financial Controller and Accounts Payable Manager * Forecasting costs and revenues * Maage tax payments * Support the Financial Controller in tax matters relating to overseas tax jurisdictions. * Assist in budget and forecast preparation * Learn as backup to perform month-end and year-end close processes * Learn as backup to perform quarterly VAT submissions and work to improve ongoing transactional VAT reporting * Take responsibility for your own learning, always seeking out new ways to learn and grow, for your own and the company’s benefit. * Be open to giving and receiving great feedback from your managers and peers with a view to improving your performance. * Develop the Financial Accounts Assistant * Be solutions focussed, always finding ways to do things better for our customers, our business, and our colleagues. Key Skills:- * Proven work experience as a Financial Accountant * Advanced knowledge of Excel and accounting software * In-depth understanding of business bookkeeping procedures * Solid knowledge of accounting regulations * Excellent math skills with an attention to detail * Time-management abilities * Confidentiality * Qualified Accountant either by experience or relevant qualification * Demonstrates passion and approaches all tasks in an enthusiastic way * Self-motivated and self-aware - recognises own development needs and is committed to personal growth * Effective communication skills - written and verbal Please apply for this excellent role within an exciting company