Job Description
Financial Accountant sought to support the finance function and manage the accounting process of the Land Development Agency, a key Government Commercial Semi-State Body.
The role involves managing the general ledger, preparing financial close and reporting packs, and assisting with projects including new accounting system implementation.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial accounting, excellent Excel skills, and experience with general ledger applications.
They will also have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and be able to work in a team and business partner with other departments.
The Land Development Agency is an equal opportunities employer, committed to promoting and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Key Responsibilities:
- Management of general ledger for new group corporate structure
- Preparation of month end financial close and reporting pack
- Balance sheet reviews and reconciliations
- Assisting with projects including new accounting system implementation
- Review of PO process and invoice authorisation with AP Manager
- Assistance in the preparation of VAT, PSWT, RCT and PAYE reconciliations
- Preparation of annual statutory financial statements under FRS102
- Liaising with Development managers regarding financial aspects of development projects
- Supporting the delivery of internal and external audits, including the Comptroller & Auditor
- Ad-hoc reporting for the Head of Finance including the preparation of responses to Parliamentary Questions and Freedom of Information requests
Knowledge & Experience:
- Finalist or member of a professional accounting body (ACCA, ACA, CIMA etc) with minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role
- Previous experience in monthly financial accounting and statutory accounts preparation
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, with experience in other Microsoft Packages
- Working knowledge of FRS
- Organised and efficient with excellent attention to detail
- Knowledge of general ledger applications functionality
- Ability to work in a team and to business partner with other Departments
- A willingness to embrace challenge and work within an evolving / changing environment
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Industry exposure; knowledge of construction industry/property development or capital investment projects
- Exposure to the semi state sector would be advantageous
- Experience working within a medium sized finance team
- Sage 200c experience