Financial Reporting Accountant

Bespak are looking for a part time (22.5 hours a week ) Financial Reporting Accountant for the Kings Lynn site, PE30 2JJ. The salary range for this 12-month maternity cover, role is between £24k and £27k. Our generous benefits package includes 28 days leave plus bank holidays, 8% company pension contribution to employees 3%, onsite parking and medical / dental / health / life assurance.

Working Pattern – Mon to Fri – 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. We can be flexible; There is the option of hybrid working (2 days WFH), for this role, aligned to the needs of the business

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As a Financial Reporting Accountant, you will be a key part of our finance team, supporting the Financial Controller with the daily running of the department. Your primary responsibilities will include ensuring accurate financial reporting, managing the fixed asset register, and preparing weekly cash flow forecasts. You will also handle all intercompany transactions, prepare month-end journals for areas like accruals and prepayments, and complete balance sheet reconciliations. Furthermore, you will be instrumental in the preparation of year-end accounts and the annual audit. This role also offers the opportunity to help identify and implement new processes to improve efficiency within the finance function.

As a Financial Reporting Accountant your duties will include:

• Managing intercompany transactions and raising relevant invoices.
  
  
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and capital records.
  
  
• Preparing and analysing the weekly cash flow forecast.
  
  
• Supporting the preparation of year-end accounts and audit.
  
  
• Completing month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
  
  
• Helping to develop and implement new financial processes.
  
  Financial Reporting Accountant, preferred key skills and experience:
  
  
• Studying towards or ACA/ACCA/CIMA, qualified.
  
  
• Experience in group financial reporting or from practice.
  
  
• Previous experience gained within a manufacturing environment.
  
  
• Proficiency with SAP and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
  
  
• Excellent communication skills with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
  
  
• A solid understanding of accounting software principles.
  
  Financial Reporting Accountant benefits:
  
  28 days holiday + bank holidays | 8% employer contribution added to employee’s 3% | Private medical insurance | Private dental Insurance | Permanent health Insurance | Group life assurance | Free will service | Active well-being programme | Employee Retail Discount Platform | Recognition awards | Free Parking |
  
  This role would suit an individual who has experience in statutory reporting and/or management accounting for groups in either a commercial or practice setting.
  
  We are a pharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) that offers development and manufacturing solutions for a variety of medications, including medical devices such as pressurized metered dose inhalers (pMDI), soft mist inhalers (SMI), dry powder inhalers (DPI), nasal sprays and medical check valves.
  
  King’s Lynn is a market town steeped in history with an hourly direct rail link to Cambridge (1 hour) and London (2 hours). The location is close to the beautiful Norfolk coastline and is an hour’s drive to the cities of Norwich and Peterborough. The population is nearly 43,000 and offers various amenities, including supermarkets, a shopping centre, restaurants, 9 junior schools 3 high schools, 5 GP practices, a hospital and College.
  
  As an ethical employer we align our BZero sustainability initiative aim to be accredited to SBTI which means we are on a road to carbon reduction targeting net zero and are proud to be ISO certified in 14001, 45001 and 13485.
  
  A full job description can be downloaded on the application Screen.
  
  Our core values are Customer Focussed, Respectful, Collaborative, and Agile these are woven into the fabric of our business and the values we measure ourselves by.
  
  We are flexible. We understand that there is a life outside of work, so we aim to support you in attaining a happy work/life balance. To cater for employees’ individual circumstances, and where possible, we agree flexible working arrangements.
  
  We value our inclusivity as we believe diversity should be embraced and celebrated. We live and work by these values and that is what makes our company a great place to work.
  
  We are proud to be a disability positive employer. We will support you throughout the recruitment process with any adjustments you require therefore please contact the Recruitment Team if you require support.
  
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