Financial Accountant
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026. Tate Global scores B on the Alion truth index.
At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc, Tate has been recognised worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data centre infrastructure solutions and commercial office raised access floors for over 60 years. With revenues of over €500m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering, working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner.
About the Role
You will be joining a dynamic finance team supporting the Financial Controller and wider Finance team with month-end close, financial reporting and the day-to-day operation of the accounting function. This is a broad role suited to a newly qualified accountant, or someone with up to one year of post-qualification experience, who wants to develop practical experience across general ledger accounting, reconciliations, controls, audit and statutory reporting in a growing international business.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the monthly, quarterly and year-end close processes in line with company and group reporting deadlines.
- Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments, payroll journals, depreciation and other month-end adjustments.
- Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, investigate reconciling items and ensure they are cleared on a timely basis.
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure transactions are accurately coded, supported and recorded in the correct accounting period.
- Support fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, depreciation and reconciliation of the fixed asset register.
- Prepare intercompany reconciliations and assist with the resolution of differences across group entities & support VAT, Intrastat and other statutory or regulatory reporting requirements as required.
- Assist with year-end audit preparation, including audit schedules, supporting documentation and responses to auditor queries.
- Work with colleagues across Finance and the wider business to resolve accounting queries and improve the quality of financial information.
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
- Newly qualified accountant or up to one year post-qualified experience with ACA or ACCA.
- Candidates moving from practice into industry, or with relevant financial accounting experience in industry
- Experience in a manufacturing, project-based or multi-entity environment would be an advantage.
- Strong understanding of financial accounting principles, month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Good technical accounting foundation with a willingness to build broader commercial and operational finance experience.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to investigate and resolve accounting queries.
- Strong organisational skills and ability to meet recurring reporting deadlines while managing competing priorities.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative while also working effectively as part of the wider Finance team.
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work constructively with finance and non-finance stakeholders.
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