Financial Accountant

Attivo; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A private financial services firm in Cheltenham is seeking a Financial Accountant to ensure the accuracy and compliance of financial reporting across group entities. The role involves preparing statutory financial statements and acting as the point of contact for external audits. Ideal candidates will be ACA or ACCA qualified with experience in financial services or accounting practices. The salary ranges from £45,000 to £60,000 depending on experience and qualifications, supplemented by a non-contributory pension scheme and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Non-contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection

Critical Illness Cover

Generous Holiday Allowance

Hybrid Working

Subsidised Parking

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified accountant required.
• Strong commitment to continuous professional development.
• Experience in financial services or accounting practice is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and compliance of financial reporting.
• Lead preparation of annual statutory financial statements.
• Act as primary contact for external auditors.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Financial Reporting

Time Management

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualification

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Financial Accountant - Gloucestershire

Attivo are Lifestyle Financial Planners. We’re a privately owned company. We prefer it that way. It means we’re free to do what we feel is best for our clients and our people. Our work is all about our clients. We pride ourselves on being completely transparent, open and honest – an approach that builds trust with our clients and inspires their financial confidence. Our experienced, highly qualified financial specialists and expert support teams are committed to delivering more for all our clients. Our independent status and unique approach to understanding our clients, their preferences and their motivation sets us apart. We will build and provide ongoing support for a bespoke financial plan aimed at fulfilling our clients’ lifestyle needs. Whether you’re a private client or a business accessing our corporate services, you can rely on a clear, consistent service from your Financial Planner and from our experienced teams.

About The Role

The Financial Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of Attivo’s financial reporting across all group entities. The role delivers high-quality internal financial information, leads the preparation of statutory financial statements for individual entities and the consolidated group, and manages the external audit process as the primary point of contact. Working closely with the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant acts as a technical accounting specialist, providing guidance on complex accounting matters, acquisition accounting, and FRS 102 compliance. The role supports strong financial controls, month‑end reporting, tax compliance, covenant reporting, cashflow management, and the oversight of Guernsey entity accounting, contributing to the effective governance and continued growth of the group.

About You

You are an ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with a strong commitment to continuous professional development and high technical standards. Well organised and highly detail‑focused, you combine excellent planning and time‑management skills with the ability to work proactively and remain accurate under pressure. You communicate clearly and confidently, with the ability to discuss complex financial and technical accounting matters with the Financial Controller, auditors, and other senior stakeholders. Ideally, you bring experience from a financial services, audit, or accounting practice environment and are comfortable working within a PE‑backed business and supporting FCA reporting requirements. Exposure to tax compliance, statutory reporting, and group accounting is desirable, as is experience using Sage 200 or a similar financial system. You are adaptable, collaborative, and willing to support ad hoc reporting and wider finance initiatives as required.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Maintain and strengthen financial control measures across the group, ensuring all policies, procedures, and reconciliations are consistently followed and regularly reviewed.
• Work closely with the Management Accountant team to produce the monthly consolidated Balance Sheet, ensuring accuracy and completeness, supported by well‑prepared and timely reconciliations.
• Lead the preparation of annual statutory financial statements for all group entities, including the consolidated set, ensuring full compliance with FRS 102 and incorporating any updates to accounting standards.
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors, managing the statutory audit process end‑to‑end. Support the Trainee Financial Accountant in producing audit packs, gathering audit samples, and resolving audit queries promptly.
• Provide technical accounting expertise.
• Take responsibility for the accounting of the Guernsey entities, acting as a key liaison with external Guernsey accountants.
• Act as the main point of contact for group tax advisors, supporting corporation tax compliance activities and ensuring accurate and timely submission of all required information.
• Support the Financial Controller in the preparation and review of quarterly covenant reporting, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with lender requirements.
• Contribute to effective cashflow management by preparing timely and accurate cashflow statements and supporting liquidity forecasting and planning.
• Any ad hoc duties or reporting as required by Financial Controller or CFO.

Essential Skills And Experience

• ACA or ACCA qualified Accountant
• Committed to continuous professional development
• Ability to discuss complex financial topics with the Financial Controller and auditors
• Well organised, accurate and with good attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to work proactively
• Able to work under pressure whilst maintaining excellent attention to detail
• Strong communications skills

Desirable Skills And Experience

• Financial Services experience
• Previous experience of working in an audit or an accounting practise
• Experience of PE backing and FCA reporting
• Tax compliance
• Knowledge of Sage 200 or a similar financial system

Salary and benefits

£45,000 - £60,000 (depending On Experience And Qualifications)

Attivo Also Offers

• Non‑contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Income Protection
• Critical Illness
• Death in Service
• Generous holiday allowance, rising with length of service
• Hybrid working
• Subsidised parking
• Excellent culture, promoting employee wellbeing and engagement

Recruitment Policy

Attivo is committed to being an Equal Opportunities employer. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will endeavour to make the process as accessible and as fair as possible. Please be aware that any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory completion of pre‑employment vetting as outlined by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This may include but not limited to adverse financial history, criminal records, UK directorship and disqualifications check. Attivo do not use recruitment agencies and we respectfully ask that agencies do not contact us in regard to posts advertised on this site.

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