Financial Accountant

SF Recruitment is working with a fantastic organisation within the public sector who are seeking a Financial Accountant. The Financial Accountant to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality statutory reporting, regulatory compliance, and robust financial controls. You will be a qualified qualified finance professional with strong technical knowledge across financial accounting, tax, VAT, and treasury. Key tasks: - Prepare year-end statutory accounts and coordinate the external audit process - Produce and submit statutory and regulatory returns - Manage and maintain the Assets and Liabilities Register - Ensure timely and efficient month-end and year-end close processes - Maintain robust financial controls and perform balance sheet reconciliations - Oversee VAT and Corporation Tax compliance, including liaison with HMRC and external tax advisers - Deliver high-quality financial reporting, KPIs, and analysis to colleagues, senior management, and committees - Support Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting - Lead, mentor, and develop the Financial Accounting Assistant Please get in touch if this sounds of interest