Financial Accountant

Venture Recruitment Partners; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a newly qualified Financial Accountant for a global technology business in Basingstoke. This role offers a unique chance to contribute to financial reporting and controls in a dynamic, international environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in accounting, be newly qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA), and possess advanced Excel skills. This position provides a competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working model

Clear development opportunities

Qualifications

• Newly qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent.
• Strong technical accounting foundation required.
• Advanced Excel skills expected.
• Ability to work deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts according to deadlines.
• Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Provide financial insight and analysis for decision-making.

Skills

Technical accounting foundation

Advanced Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work to deadlines

Education

Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline

Newly qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Financial Accountant

Location: Basingstoke, Hybrid working

Salary: Competitive + benefits

Interviews: Immediate

About the Role

We are supporting a global technology business based in Basingstoke in their search for a newly qualified Financial Accountant. This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified accountant to join a growing, international organisation and gain broad exposure across financial reporting, controls, and business partnering.

Reporting into a Finance Manager, this role will play a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting month‑end processes, and ensuring strong financial control in a fast‑paced, commercial environment.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Month‑End

• Preparation of monthly management accounts in line with group deadlines
• Ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Posting and review of journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Support with statutory accounts preparation and audit processes

Controls & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
• Support SOX / audit requirements where applicable
• Assist with process improvements to strengthen financial control and efficiency

Business Support & Analysis

• Provide financial insight and analysis to support business decision‑making
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Liaise with internal stakeholders across finance and the wider business

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Newly qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Strong technical accounting foundation
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience within a technology, software, or international business
• Exposure to ERP systems
• Experience working in a group or multi‑entity environment

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and hybrid working model
• Exposure to a global technology organisation
• Broad, hands‑on role ideal for a first post‑qualification move
• Supportive team environment with clear development opportunities
• Immediate interview availability

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

We will consider all qualified applications for this position.

Venture Recruitment Partners does not discriminate against disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other status protected under the Equality Act 2010.