Financial Accountant

at  The Salvation Army

Number of Positions Available:
1
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ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking Financial Accountant on a permanent full-time basis to join our Financial accounting team in Blackburn which sits within the Group reporting function.
The key responsibility of the financial accountant will be working alongside the senior financial accountants to deliver key month end tasks on time, prepare balance sheet reconciliations, process journal entries and liaise with key stakeholders across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all financial statements and reports.
• Responsible for preparation of journals, and balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis and ensuring all reconciling balances are cleared on a timely basis.
• Liaise with business units to capture and reflect accurate accounting impacts.
• Be the first point of contact by responding to financial enquiries from business units in relation to gathering and interpreting data.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the closing process.
• Preparation of relevant audit schedules as part of the end of year process.

Key capabilities for success in this role include:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field with CPA/CA qualification (completed or in progress).
• 2+ years work experience in financial accounting/reporting.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders