Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant
London, W3 (Acton)

The Company

Hire Intelligence is an award-winning, international technology and audio-visual rental company with more than 34 years of trading history. Operating across corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors, it rents IT and AV equipment including phones, tablets, laptops, graphics workstations, servers, screens, touchscreens, LED walls, projectors, printers, PA systems, and VR and AR headsets together with associated peripherals.

The group is debt-free, with a clearly defined growth strategy, robust internal systems, and well-established business processes.

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager (UK & Ireland) and based in Acton, this leadership role carries responsibility for managing two members of staff. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

- preparation of monthly financial accounts, forecasts, and management reports;
- payment of salaries;
- preparation of year-end accounts and reconciliations;
- production of annual budgets and key performance indicators;
- submission of tax and other statutory returns; and
- managing, motivating, and maintaining clear communication with their team, department heads and the General Manager.

Essential Skills and Experience

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

- a chartered accountancy qualification with at least seven years' full-time post-qualification experience;
- previous experience in a financial accountancy role;
- strong computer literacy, numeracy, and attention to detail;
- excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- sound interpersonal, motivational, and presentation skills;
- a proven track record of teamwork and achievement;
- budget management experience;
- high ethical standards; and
- no more than three employers in the preceding six years.

Benefits

- Salary: £65,000 £70,000, plus bonus
- Pension
- Collaborative and friendly working environment