Financial Accountant

Reigate, England, United Kingdom

12/12/2024

We are recruiting for a Financial Accountant to join us here at Octavius, on a 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract.

This is a hybrid role, based in our Head Office in Reigate 2 days/week.

We are a leading civil engineering organisation delivering safe, sustainable, and efficient transport solutions across the UK.

You'll be working on…. (what your role and responsibility is)

• Prepare accurate month-end and expenses journals.
• Reconcile balance sheets and resolve discrepancies.
• Conduct monthly VAT reviews.
• Provide finance input for systems projects (e.g., COINS ERP).
• Improve and document finance procedures, including compiling a finance manual.
• Support year-end audit and accounts processes, including preparing working papers and addressing auditor queries.
• Collaborate with finance team and business units to ensure accuracy and insights from financial information.
• Assist with Corporation Tax, other tax matters, and SAO requirements.
• Update the delegated authority and responsibility matrix as needed.
• Resolve CIS and VAT code queries from the business.
  
  

You'll receive…. (because we value you)

We offer a competitive rewards package, including a Company Car scheme, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 25 days Annual Leave (and a day off for your birthday). You'll also have access to Hybrid working where possible, an enhanced Paternity & Maternity package and the opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally.

About You…. (what You Are Skilled At)

• Excellent knowledge of FRS102 or IFRS,
• A strong understanding of ERP systems,
• Good working knowledge of UK Corporation Tax,
• General knowledge of construction, infrastructure services or related sectors,
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft products, particularly Excel.
  
  

You'll Bring… (your Wealth Of Experience & Qualifications)

• ACA or ACCA qualification (or equivalent qualification/relevant experience),
• A Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field (or equivalent qualification/relevant experience) is desirable.
  
  

Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.