Financial Accountant

ACCA Careers; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers in Cheltenham is seeking a Financial Accountant to manage financial records, ensure accurate reporting and support compliance, reporting and financial analysis across the group.

You will lead robust controls, intercompany reconciliations, VAT returns, statutory accounts under FRS 102, and coordinate the external audit, while mentoring a Trainee Financial Accountant and liaising with tax advisers.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain robust financial controls across the group, reviewing policies and reconciliations to support compliance and accuracy.
• Oversee intercompany reconciliations and assist with group consolidation activities.
• Contribute to finance projects including systems development, acquisitions, integration, and process improvements.
• Partner with Management Accounts to prepare the monthly consolidated Balance Sheet with reconciliations.
• Prepare and file VAT returns and other statutory/regulatory submissions.
• Prepare annual statutory accounts for all entities, including consolidated statements under FRS 102.
• Manage the external audit process and liaise with auditors.
• Mentor the Trainee Financial Accountant with audit documentation and queries.
• Serve as primary contact for external tax advisers for corporation tax compliance.
• Provide additional reporting and ad hoc analyses as required by Finance leadership.

Skills

Excel

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

ACA or ACCA

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

As a Financial Accountant you'll play a key role in managing financial records and ensuring accurate reporting. Your work will help maintain the smooth financial operations of the organisation by supporting compliance, reporting, and financial analysis.

Client Details

A private equity-backed financial services group with a strong reputation in wealth management and financial planning, known for its growth, ambitious culture and focus on career development.

Description

• Ensure robust financial controls are maintained across the group, regularly reviewing policies, procedures, and reconciliations to support compliance and accuracy.
• Oversee the reconciliation of intercompany balances and assist with group consolidation activities.
• Contribute to a variety of finance projects, including systems development, business acquisitions, integration activities, and process improvement initiatives.
• Partner with the Management Accounts team to prepare the monthly consolidated Balance Sheet, ensuring it is complete, accurate, and supported by timely and well-documented reconciliations.
• Prepare and file VAT returns, together with any other statutory or regulatory submissions required across the group.
• Take responsibility for the preparation of annual statutory accounts for all group entities, including the consolidated financial statements, ensuring compliance with FRS 102 and the implementation of any new accounting requirements.
• Manage the annual external audit process, acting as the key liaison between the business and auditors.
• Provide guidance and support to the Trainee Financial Accountant in the preparation of audit documentation, sample requests, and resolution of audit queries.
• Serve as the principal contact for external tax advisers, supporting corporation tax compliance and ensuring all information is submitted accurately and within required deadlines.
• Undertake additional reporting, analysis, and ad hoc responsibilities as requested by the Financial Controller or Chief Financial Officer.

Profile

• ACA or ACCA Qualified.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Job Offer

• Salary up to £60,000 depending on background and experience.
• Permanent position based in Cheltenham.
• Additional benefits to be confirmed.