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Are you an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant looking for a progressive and broad role? Do you have a knack for technical accounting and want to genuinely drive change across a team?

Gleeson Recruitment Group are looking to recruit a Financial Accountant to join our fast paced Leicester based client. With a salary of up to £57,000 + generous benefits package, there will also be exceptional progression opportunities on offer.

We're looking for someone who can drive improvements across the team, and not be afraid to get up to tackle conversations with stakeholders to get things done. You'll have ample support from the wider team and your manager, and the trust to make changes. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring financial operations run smoothly, through maintaining financial controls and working with a continuous improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare and review monthly management accounts
Play a key role in preparing financial statements and year-end accounts
Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and processes
Own budgeting and forecasting activities, providing analysis and insight to stakeholders
Collaborate with other teams across finance to improve reporting, processes and financial accuracy
Support the Finance Operations Manager in ad-hoc projects, including systems improvement and analyses
Develop strong working relationships with senior management to support timely and informed decision makingAbout You:

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant
Excellent knowledge of financial reporting standards
Previous experience in financial accounting or financial operations, preferably within a large business
Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data to provide insights
Strong communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationshipsAt Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

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