Financial Accountant

Accountancy Action; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension

Hybrid working

Healthcare

Life assurance

Job summary

Accountancy Action is seeking an ACA/ACCA-qualified accountant to join a high-visibility finance team. You will own key accounting areas, including statutory reporting, group consolidations and technical accounting, while working closely with the Financial Controller, CFO and external auditors.

You will lead financial controls, participate in acquisitions and system improvements, and develop the Trainee Financial Accountant. A hybrid working model and clear career progression are offered.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with a strong technical accounting background.
• Able to operate at a senior level within a busy finance environment.
• Comfortable explaining complex financial information to senior stakeholders and auditors.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of and strengthen financial controls across the group, with robust processes and reconciliations.
• Lead finance projects including system improvements, acquisitions, integrations and process enhancements.
• Partner with the Management Accountant to produce the monthly consolidated Balance Sheet with accurate reconciliations.
• Review and reconcile intercompany transactions and group consolidations.
• Lead the preparation of annual statutory financial statements for all group entities, including the consolidated accounts, under FRS 102.
• Own the end-to-end statutory audit as the main point of contact for external auditors.
• Support and develop the Trainee Financial Accountant with audit packs and responses to queries.
• Collaborate with operational finance to improve reporting and accuracy across the business.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and other regulatory/statutory filings.
• Provide technical accounting support and advice across the business.
• Take on ad-hoc reporting and projects as required by the Financial Controller and CFO.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualified

Technical accounting

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA/ACCA qualification

Job description

Are you an ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant looking for a role that offers genuine ownership, technical exposure and the opportunity to make an impact?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys being more than just a numbers person. You'll have real visibility across the business, working closely with the Financial Controller, CFO, auditors, tax advisors and senior finance stakeholders, while taking ownership of important areas including statutory reporting, group consolidations, financial controls, tax and acquisitions.

You'll be joining a growing organisation where there is plenty of opportunity to improve processes, influence how things are done and broaden your commercial and technical experience.

If you're looking for a role where your expertise is valued, your opinion is heard and no two days are quite the same, this could be an excellent next step.

About You

You’ll be an ACA or ACCA-qualified accountant with a strong technical accounting background and the confidence to operate at a senior level within a busy finance environment.

You’ll enjoy getting into the detail but also be able to step back and understand the bigger picture. You’ll have the confidence to work directly with the Financial Controller, CFO, auditors and external advisors, explaining complex financial information clearly and constructively.

You’ll be highly organised, naturally curious and comfortable managing multiple priorities, with a genuine interest in improving processes and supporting the wider business as it continues to grow.

Role:

This is a varied and high-impact role, giving you exposure across the full financial accounting function.

• Take ownership of and continually strengthen financial controls across the group, ensuring robust processes, policies and reconciliations are in place.
• Work on exciting finance projects, including system improvements, acquisitions, integrations and process enhancements.
• Partner with the Management Accountant team to produce the monthly consolidated Balance Sheet, ensuring accuracy, completeness and high-quality reconciliations.
• Review and reconcile intercompany transactions and group consolidations.
• Lead the preparation of annual statutory financial statements for all group entities, including the consolidated accounts, ensuring compliance with FRS 102 and the latest accounting standards.
• Take ownership of the end-to-end statutory audit, acting as the key point of contact for external auditors.
• Support and develop the Trainee Financial Accountant, including audit packs, samples and responding to audit queries.
• Partner with operational finance teams to improve financial understanding, reporting and accuracy across the business.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and other regulatory/statutory filings.
• Provide technical accounting support and advice across the business.
• Take ownership of ad-hoc reporting and projects as required by the Financial Controller and CFO.

What You’ll Bring:

• ACA or ACCA qualified accountant.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience.
• Confidence communicating complex financial information to senior stakeholders and auditors.

The role comes with many benefits including: enhanced pension, hybrid working, healthcare, life assurance and a chance to really progress within a growing business.