Financial Accountant

Olympus Recruitment Ltd; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Pension

Additional wellbeing benefits

Opportunity for development

Job summary

A financial recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Senior Financial Accountant to join their team in Chichester. This hybrid role requires a fully qualified accountant with at least 2 years' experience. Key responsibilities include preparation of financial reports, auditing, and mentoring junior team members. The position offers a salary of £45,000 – £55,000 depending on experience, and includes an excellent benefits package focusing on work-life balance and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Proactive, organised, and deadline-driven.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Production of year-end statutory accounts and audit liaison.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and reviews.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Cash flow monitoring and reporting.
• Supporting and mentoring junior finance team members.
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
• Ad hoc financial analysis and project work.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

We are seeking a Qualified Senior Financial Accountant with a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience to join our finance team based in Chichester. This hybrid role offers an excellent opportunity to take ownership of core financial reporting while benefiting from a supportive environment and a strong benefits package.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust controls, and supporting business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports
• Production of year-end statutory accounts and audit liaison
• Balance sheet reconciliations and reviews
• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Cash flow monitoring and reporting
• Supporting and mentoring junior finance team members
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
• Ad hoc financial analysis and project work

About You

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Confident communicator with non-finance stakeholders
• Proactive, organised, and deadline-driven

What We Offer

• Salary of £45,000 – £55,000 DOE
• Excellent benefits package, including generous holiday allowance, pension, and additional wellbeing benefits
• Supportive and collaborative working culture
• Opportunity for development within a growing organisation

If you are a motivated finance professional seeking a hybrid role in Chichester with excellent benefits, we would love to hear from you.