Accountant

Farming Jobs Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Farming Jobs Limited is seeking an experienced Accountant to join a growing finance team within a property-focused business. You will manage financial reporting across a varied portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy and timely financial information.

Based in Dorset, this office-based role offers a competitive salary up to £50,000 and a benefits package. The successful candidate will be ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or part-qualified with strong Excel and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA.
• Experience in accountancy practice or professional services.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support development, monitoring, reporting and review of budgets for property and finance teams.
• Build relationships with internal colleagues and external clients to deliver services.
• Complete year-end reconciliations with fully supported figures.
• Review and reconcile financial information for new client accounts.
• Prepare formal accounts for year end and periodic reporting.
• Assist with ongoing financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and deadlines.
• Undertake additional finance duties to support the team.

Skills

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Time management

Team player

Education

ACCA/ACA/CIMA - part-qualified

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Accountant

Vacancy Reference: 63395 AB

*This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.*

Are you an experienced accounting professional looking for your next opportunity within the property and finance sector?

Do you have a strong eye for detail and enjoy managing financial reporting across a varied portfolio of clients?

Are you looking to develop your accounting career in a role where you can apply your financial expertise within the property management industry?

The Company

An established and highly regarded property and rural consultancy with a strong presence across the UK. The business provides specialist advice to private landowners, rural estates, agricultural businesses and commercial clients across areas including estate management, rural property, agriculture, planning, development and strategic land management.

The Job Role

An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Accountant to join a growing finance team within a property-focused business.

Location

Dorset - Southwest England - Office Based.

Salary Package

Up to circa £50,000 Basic Salary Depending on Experience + Benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, monitoring, reporting and review of financial budgets, working alongside relevant property and finance teams.
• Build effective working relationships with internal colleagues and external clients to ensure financial services are delivered in line with requirements.
• Complete financial year end reconciliations and ensure year-end figures are accurate and fully supported.
• Review, interpret and reconcile financial information when new client accounts or portfolios are transferred.
• Formal accounts production for year end and periodic reporting.
• Assist with ongoing financial reporting, ensuring records are accurate, deadlines are met and reporting standards are maintained.
• Undertake additional finance and accounting responsibilities as required to support the wider team and business operations.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified or part-qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA.
• Capable of managing several client accounts simultaneously while working to tight deadlines.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage workloads independently.
• Previous exposure to service charge accounting would be advantageous.
• Ability to view bigger picture implications
• Confident with IT and in using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook, with experience using database systems.
• A client-focused approach, with a commitment to delivering accurate, professional and high-quality service.
• A collaborative team player who is also comfortable sharing knowledge and supporting the development of junior colleagues.
• Strong numerical ability and a high level of accuracy, with excellent attention to detail.
• Analytical and methodical approach to identifying issues and finding practical solutions.
• Previous experience working within an accountancy practice or professional services environment would be beneficial.

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