Financial Accountant

Jobtailor; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a newly qualified accountant to join the UK finance team. You will prepare statutory and group accounts for multiple entities and consolidate foreign subsidiaries, ensuring US GAAP and FRS102 compliance.

The role requires Caseware proficiency and advanced Excel, plus the ability to work with a complex accounting package. You will support internal audit, post tax entries, and perform company secretarial duties.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified in ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Good technical knowledge of US GAAP and FRS102 standards.
• Knowledge of Caseware software.
• Ability to work with a complex accounting package.
• Advanced-level proficiency in Excel.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to build strong relationships with key staff and other management accountants.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for 14 statutory entities and 6 dormant entities in the UK and Ireland.
• Prepare group accounts and consolidate foreign subsidiaries.
• Post and maintain leases in compliance with US GAAP standards.
• Maintain strict controls processes to ensure compliance with internal policies.
• Post tax entries.
• Assess technical accounting matters and implement new accounting standards.
• Support the Finance team in closing Internal Audit matters.
• Provide foreign subsidiaries with technical accounting support.
• Perform company secretarial duties.
• Complete ad hoc projects and tasks as required.
• Report to the Manager for Control + Compliance.

Skills

US GAAP Compliance

Statutory Accounts Preparation

Technical Accounting Support

Advanced Excel Proficiency

Relationship Building

Education

ACA

ACCA

CIMA

Tools

Caseware Software

Excel

Job description

• Prepare statutory accounts for 14 statutory entities and 6 dormant entities in the UK and Ireland
• Prepare group accounts and consolidate foreign subsidiaries
• Post and maintain leases in compliance with US GAAP standards
• Maintain strict controls processes to ensure compliance with internal policies
• Post tax entries
• Assess technical accounting matters and implement new accounting standards
• Support the Finance team in closing Internal Audit matters
• Provide foreign subsidiaries with technical accounting support
• Perform company secretarial duties
• Complete ad hoc projects and tasks as required
• Report to the Manager for Control + Compliance

Requirements

• Newly qualified in either ACA, ACCA or CIMA
• Good technical knowledge of US GAAP and FRS102 standards
• Knowledge of Caseware software
• Ability to work with a complex accounting package
• Advanced-level proficiency in Excel
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to build strong relationships with key members of staff and other management accountants in the team

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in preparing statutory and group accounts, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and FRS102 standards, while providing technical accounting support to foreign subsidiaries. Strong proficiency in Excel and Caseware software enhances the ability to maintain strict controls and support internal audit processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• US GAAP Compliance
• Statutory Accounts Preparation
• Technical Accounting Support
• Advanced Excel Proficiency
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualification

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Statutory Accounts Preparation
• Group Accounts Consolidation
• US GAAP Standards
• FRS102 Standards
• Tax Entries Posting
• Technical Accounting Assessment
• Caseware Software
• Complex Accounting Package
• Leases Maintenance
• Internal Audit Support

Soft Skills

• Attention to Detail
• Relationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

• ACA
• ACCA
• CIMA

Industry Keywords

• Statutory Entities
• Dormant Entities
• Foreign Subsidiaries
• Company Secretarial Duties
• Control and Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• Caseware Software
• Excel