A graduate in Accountancy and Finance who is currently studying towards the ACCA qualification, with a strong grounding in finance operations and management accounting, who has hands-on experience across month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and journal preparation within complex, multi-entity environments.

They are currently operating at Finance Manager level, managing the end-to-end finance operations including trial balance review, and process improvement, now keen to move into a more structured, process-driven environment where they can deepen their technical accounting expertise and continue progressing through ACCA.

Exposure includes:

  • Full ownership of AP, AR, credit control, and payroll
    • Financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
    • Preparation and presentation of monthly management accounts
    • Month-end processes including accruals, prepayments, journals, and reconciliations
    • Cashflow forecasting and variance analysis
    • VAT return preparation and compliance
    • Inventory management and stock control
    • Business partnering with project managers and senior stakeholders
    • Budget preparation across multiple business units
    • KPI reporting and financial analysis
    • Foreign exchange reconciliation and reporting
    • Process improvement and implementation of financial controls
    • Team management, training, and development

Software knowledge: SAP, COGNOS, SYSPRO, Xero, Access Dimensions, Docuware, Paxton, Microsoft Office

Qualifications:

BA (Hons) Accountancy and Finance – 2:1
Currently studying towards ACCA

Location: Hampshire

Notice period: 1 month

Candidate ref: 65419

 

To discuss this candidate or request a full CV, please contact:

Sarah Arnold- 01252 718777

Sarah.arnold@howett-thorpe.co.uk