Financial Accountant

AccountancyJobs • Full Time • Swindon, Wiltshire, Wiltshire, United Kingdom • 4m ago

Financial Accountant required for a major offshore wind developer based in England

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and produce key monthly controls which check data accuracy Understand how the SAP data interacts with the Group reporting data and therefore perform key control checks to test data integrity. Management reporting; Key control reporting; Compliance with Accounting Standards and Companies Act; Ledger management; Fixed asset management and ownership (including IFRS 16 considerations); Supporting group reporting quarterly; Supporting team lead to resolve any SAP GL issues Deal with payment allocation queries Support payment requestsRequirements

Qualified Accountant with recognised body (e.g. CIMA, ACA, ACCA) Proficient knowledge of financial statements and accounting principles with previous experience of the preparation and review of accounts; Strong technical knowledge of FRS101 and IFRS; Analytical and detail conscious; Previous accounting experience ideally within a large Company/Group environment; Ability to deal with complexity, keeping up to date with Commercial developments in a changing environment; Advanced excel skills required; Excellent verbal and written communication skills necessary to liaise with both finance and non-finance colleagues up to Director level; Ability to present financial information using appropriate media to senior management; Ability to deal with confidential material in an appropriate manner; Ability to challenge work of others in an effective but sensitive manner; A focus on problem solving and ability to liaise with a number of departments to obtain optimum solutions; Ability to influence stakeholders; Knowledge of SAP (preferred); Strong in both balance sheet controls and financial accounting with a proactive mindset for resolving issues. Used to working in large groups and contacting various stakeholders throughout the business. Understanding of electricity market in the UK and challenges that face the renewable energy industry; and Relevant industry experience (preferred)

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