Financial Accountant

Ready to take ownership and drive real change? This Financial Accountant opportunity puts you at the heart of a leading technology organisation, where your expertise will shape how statutory accounts are produced and reported. If you're looking for a role where you can bring fresh ideas, streamline processes, and be trusted to get on with the job, this is your chance.

You'll join a collaborative, independent-minded finance team that values initiative and supports each other when it matters. With ongoing business growth, acquisitions, and a culture that rewards curiosity and efficiency, you'll never be short of a challenge or an opportunity to make a difference.Reporting to the Team Lead, you will be responsible for:

• Taking full ownership of year-end statutory accounts production for multiple trading entities
• Managing monthly statutory account runs, including balance sheet reconciliations and reviewing management accounts
• Overseeing VAT returns and tax packs in partnership with the team
• Running the month-end process and producing management reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, KPI commentary) with variance analysis
• Driving efficiency in the month-end close, aiming to reduce timelines and improve processes
• Acting as the lead contact for external auditors at year-end, handling adjustments and queries
• Preparing and reviewing month-end journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and cut-off adjustments
• Supporting system implementation and transition projects within the finance function
• Assisting with the integration and consolidation of newly acquired businesses

What you will need:

• Previous experience in a similar finance role, such as Financial Accountant / Financial Reporting Accountant / Accountant / Statutory Accountant
• Strong statutory accounts, tax, and year-end audit experience
• Part-qualified accountant (towards the end of your studies) or equivalent experience
• Inquisitive, organised, and proactive approach - a genuine self-starter who's ready to get stuck in
• Experience with Sage X3, Oracle, or Netsuite (or similar systems) is highly desirable
• Excellent Excel skills and a keen eye for process improvement

What you will get:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, plus your birthday off, with option to buy/sell
• Enhanced pension
• 4x salary life assurance
• Quarterly and annual employee rewards
• All-expenses-paid company events
• Volunteering day
• Hybrid working - 1 day per week from home
• In-house training academy
• 24/7 access to mental health support
• Discounted gym membership
• Free breakfast and fresh fruit
• Study support

If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or Linked In PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!

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