Financial Accountant

Our client a Fuel Card Company is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to join their Finance team. This will be until the Year (Dec 2026) PAYE contract position. The role will be based in Watford.

Responsible for:

• General Ledger, Purchase ledger and Sales ledger.
• Management of all accruals, prepayments and accounting adjustments.
• Stock reconciliation, and the booking of all necessary accounting adjustments.
• Monthly bank reconciliation.
• Reconcile staff expenses and pay in a timely manner.
• Daily banking of receipts and payments into our accounting system.
• The production of the UK & Ireland VAT returns and submission to local accountants for validation.

Reporting:

• Monthly reporting of the financial result of the two entities, UK & Ireland to the Managing Director and head office.
• Quarterly consolidation and reporting to head office of the financial result.
• Periodic reporting of key controls and performance measuring data.
• Adhoc reporting and analysis.

Audit:

• Year end audit preparation and closure of financial ledgers for both UK & Ireland entities.
• Assist with audit request and requirements from auditors to help ensure a timely audit closure.

Controls & Procedure:

• Adhere and comply with group controls, to ensure the finance function is not compromised.
• Share relevant information with head office and international subsidiaries to align strategies and best practices.

Qualifications
Degree level or equivalent,

• Strong technical accounting skills with good day-to-day exposure to accounting processes.
• Able to play a key role in securing the stability and long-term of Client’s by ensuring risk management and control is continually performed.