Financial Accountant Job in Livingston

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Financial Accountant Job in Livingston

Job Description
Financial Accountant
Permanent position
Monday – Friday
Livingston
Immediate start

Are you a Financial Accountant with experience working within a Manufacturing business?

We are recruiting for a reputable, global manufacturing business that specialise in components for some of the biggest aerospace manufacturers in the world. They are looking for a Financial Accountant to join their already successful team.

 Overall Responsibilities of the Position

To provide finance support for the Financial Controller and wider management team.
To assist with the identification, development and implementation of process improvements
To ensure that all work meets customer (internal and external) expectations on delivery and quality. 

Key Area Responsibilities

Decide appropriate handling of financial transactions.
Preparation of weekly profit and loss account for the UK with explanation of variances.
Compilation and maintenance of weekly US Reporting File.
Preparation and reconciliation of bank accounts.
Intercompany transactions, reconciliations and payments.
Ensuring that pension and payroll taxes are remitted to the appropriate authority within statutory deadlines.
Maintenance of fixed asset register, processing monthly depreciation charge and Managing Capital Projects.
Prepayments and Accruals
Journal Vouchers preparation and understanding in line with Corporate Requirements
Ensuring accounts in balance sheet are reconciled and correctly stated.
Assist collation of monthly and quarterly reporting packs.
Collation of information for budgets and forecasts as appropriate.
Responsible for any finance and operating leases.
Other analyses or projects as required.
Detailed understanding of role and how it impacts on SOX (Sarbanes Oxley) requirements
Identify and implement improvements within the role. 

Experience/Qualifications

Experience of working within a similar Manufacturing role preferable.
Part qualified and working towards/willing to work towards full qualifications.
Knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures.
Ability to perform detailed numerical computations.
Previous experience of preparing detailed reports on a timely basis.
Strong Excel and Systems capabilities.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to be proactive and a Self Starter.
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Understanding/Experience of SOX (Sarbanes Oxley) preferable.

Working Hours & Benefits
Monday – Thursday             8:00 -16:15
Friday                                 8:00 -15:00

25 days holiday plus 8 statutory holidays. 
Pension matched up to 10%
3x annual salary life assurance

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Livingston
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Livingston
County: West Lothian
Country: United Kingdom
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