Financial Accounting Analyst – High Wycombe
Biffa is the leading nationwide integrated waste management business providing collection, treatment, recycling and technologically-driven energy generation services. Through the expertise of our people and investment in technology we promote and deliver sustainable waste management solutions.
We are currently looking for a Financial Accounting Analyst to join our head office Finance function.
We offer excellent career development opportunities, a very competitive salary , full study support and company benefits.
This role would suit an ACCA/CIMA studier with 2 years plus practical experience in a busy Finance team.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
- Ensure Biffa’s financial controls and processes are followed.
- Carry out monthly account reconciliations.
- Work with the Regional Operational team and Regional Finance Analysts at period-end to ensure information submissions are made on time and in full.
- Assist with re-forecasting and budgeting.
- To provide support for query resolution for any issues that arises on the depot and transfer stations P&Ls.
- Maintain other key performance data as required.
- Month end accounts preparation, variance analysis and financial commentaries
- Deputise for Regional Financial Analyst when required
- Work closely with operational administration departments to ensure efficient ‘right first time’ processing of transactions and consistent processes between depots
ATTITUDE & BEHAVIOURS:
- Proactive
- Positive attitude
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Reliable
- Able to stay calm under pressure
- Able to communicate well to internal and external suppliers and staff
- To work on own initiative
- Able to work within a team and individually
SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS:
- Able to communicate effectively in writing, on a one to one basis and by phone with a range of people.
- Good experience of purchase order processing and sales invoicing.
- Experience of financial period-end processes, forecasting and budgeting.
- Organised with the ability to plan and prioritise.
- Able to problem solve.
- Computer literate including strong Excel skills.
- To be flexible and have the ability to multi-task.
- Actively studying towards ACCA / CIMA
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