Business Services Accountant

Michael Page (UK); London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A medium-sized accountancy firm in London is seeking an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant to join their Business Services Team. You will provide quality accounting services, manage client portfolios, and prepare financial statements under UK regulations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with experienced professionals in a supportive environment, contributing to the firm's growth while developing your career in accounting.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Opportunity for continued development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA or ACCA required.
• Experience in preparing statutory accounts and management accounts.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS102) and IFRS.

Responsibilities

• Manage a growing client portfolio with all accounting work as per statutory procedures.
• Prepare financial statements under UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Supervise and review work of junior team members.

Skills

Communication

Client Management

Financial Reporting

Analytical Skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualification

Tools

Excel

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

CaseWare

Job description

• Qualified ACA or ACCA required.
• Providing outsourced accounting services for financial services sector clients.

About Our Client

Medium-sized accountancy firm in London.

Job Description

Provide quality accounting services to clients within the Business Services Team, with a focus on financial reporting under UK GAAP and IFRS.

• Managing a growing client portfolio, as well as carry out all accounting work for a wide range of profit-making organisations in accordance with the firm's and statutory procedures. This will include planning, executing, completing and producing client-ready product independently and with minimum supervision.
• Prepare financial statements under UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Prepare detailed consolidation workings for groups to support the financial statement preparation process.
• Support year end process through liaison with external auditors in a timely and professional manner.
• Research, draft and respond to client technical queries covering IFRS and UK GAAP corporate reporting matters.
• Potential to maintain a small portfolio of clients that require monthly/quarterly management accounts and VAT reporting.
• Delegating, supervising, and reviewing the work of junior members of the team, providing feedback and support.

The Successful Applicant

• ACCA or ACA qualified
• Experience of preparing statutory accounts and management accounts
• Knowledge and experience of UK GAAP, specifically an understanding of FRS102
• Knowledge and experience of IFRS (desirable)
• Excellent communication skills
• Client facing experience, preferably within the financial services sector
• MS Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Accounting software knowledge and experience - Sage, QuickBooks or Xero
• Advanced Excel skills
• CaseWare

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Exciting opportunity to support a growing area within the Business Services team.
• Work alongside experienced professionals who will support your continued development.
• Committed to equal opportunities.