Job Description

Role Description

The Financial Accountant / Management Accountant / Corporate Accountant maintains accurate accounts and provides financial information for reporting and business decisions. Responsibilities include preparing journals, reconciling balances, supporting period-end close, investigating variances, and coordinating audit requirements.

The Financial Accountant focuses on financial statements and external reporting. The Management Accountant develops budgets, forecasts, and cost analysis, while the Corporate Accountant oversees entity-level accounting, corporate transactions, and reporting consistency across business functions.

Qualifications

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent professional qualification.
Relevant experience in financial accounting, management accounting, corporate reporting, or audit.
Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, reconciliations, and internal controls.
Experience preparing journals, accruals, supporting schedules, and period-end accounts.
Proficiency in Excel and relevant accounting software, ERP systems, or reporting tools.
Ability to investigate discrepancies and maintain accurate, well-supported records.
Strong communication and organisational skills, with discretion when handling financial information.
For financial accountant positions, experience preparing financial statements, disclosures, and audit schedules.
For management accountant positions, experience analysing costs, budgets, forecasts, and business performance.
For corporate accountant positions, experience managing entity accounts, intercompany balances, and corporate reporting; a recognised accounting qualification is advantageous.