Financial Accountant

Leapfrog Recruitment Consultants; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a qualified or part-qualified accountant to lead a finance team. This hands-on role involves managing core financial tasks, ensuring timely reporting, and mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate should possess strong financial skills, supervisory experience, and proficiency in SAGE and Excel. This position offers autonomy in a fast-paced environment. For more details, contact 711188 or apply via email.

Qualifications

• Experience from trial balance to audited accounts.
• Strong financial accounting skills with supervisory experience.
• Resilient, solutions-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial accounting tasks across various functions.
• Ensure accurate preparation of monthly accounts.
• Act as key contact for audit requirements.

Skills

Financial accounting

Supervisory experience

Proficiency in SAGE

Excel skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified or actively studying towards ACA, ACCA, or ACMA

Tools

SAGE

Excel

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified or part-qualified accountant to step into a hands-on role that offers both autonomy and leadership within a busy finance team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong foundation in financial accounting, confidence in mentoring others, and a calm, resilient attitude suited to a fast-paced and high-profile working environment.

Location

Duties for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Managing core financial accounting tasks across accounts payable, receivable, general ledger, cashbook, and revenue recognition.
• Ensuring timely and accurate preparation of monthly accounts and supporting the year-end process.
• Performing regular reconciliations and maintaining the integrity of accounting records.
• Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external audit requirements.
• Supporting and developing two direct reports: the AP Supervisor and Revenue Finance Supervisor.
• Overseeing journal preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, and ledger management.
• Approving bank payments and ensuring compliance with financial controls and procedures.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across systems and processes.
• Providing day-to-day support to junior team members, including trainee accountants.
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure timely reporting and audit readiness.

Skills / Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be qualified or actively studying towards ACA, ACCA, or ACMA, with experience from trial balance to audited accounts. They will bring strong financial accounting skills, some supervisory or mentoring experience, and a resilient, solutions-focused mindset. Proficiency in SAGE (or similar), Excel, and general IT systems is essential, along with excellent organisational and communication skills. A collaborative, approachable style and the ability to support others is key. Familiarity with the Channel Islands or aviation sector is an advantage but not essential.

For a full job description or further information on this role please call 711188, or email [e-mail]. If you wish to apply for this role, please submit your CV via the Apply Now button below.

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