Financial Accountant

Howett Thorpe; Guildford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Annual salary reviews

Private pension scheme

Long-term disability cover

Life assurance

Annual bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Job summary

Howett Thorpe in Guildford is seeking a qualified Financial Accountant to join their team in a fully office-based role. You will report to the Financial Controller and support monthly reporting, year-end processes, and treasury activities.

The ideal candidate has ACA/ACCA/CIMA and 3–5 years in a financial accounting role, with strong technical accounting knowledge and excellent communication skills. The role offers a salary of £55,000–£65,000 plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification required.
• 3–5 years in a similar financial accounting role.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly management accounts and month-end close processes.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and maintain accurate records.
• Support year-end audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Assist in statutory accounts and tax filings.
• Support consolidation of group accounts and multi-currency activities.
• Contribute to treasury management activities.
• Mentor Accounts Assistants and support finance projects.

Skills

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Strong communication skills

Adaptable

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

This growing, exciting organisation based in Guildford are hiring a qualified Financial Accountant to join their team. You will joining an international business that has further expansion plans and has a brilliant market reputation. This role will be fully office based, in a newly refurbished space and comes with outstanding working benefits. In addition, this role will suit a newly qualified Accountant or someone with up to 5 years post qualification experience that is looking for a new, dynamic opportunity.

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Job Type: Permanent, full time

Location: Guildford, Surrey

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum

Reference no: 15986

Financial Accountant Benefits

• 28 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Annual salary reviews
• Private pension scheme
• Long-term disability cover
• Life assurance
• Annual bonus scheme
• Private healthcare

Financial Accountant About The Role

In this role you will be reporting into the Financial Controller and will play a vital role in the financial reporting process. You will be working in a medium sized team and will oversee a small transaction finance team. Your key responsibilities will be:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting the month-end close process.
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Supporting the year-end audit process, including preparation of audit schedules, and liaising with external auditors.
• Assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts and tax filings.
• Supporting the consolidation of group accounts and working with multiple currencies.
• Contributing to treasury management activities.
• Mentoring and supporting a small team of Accounts Assistants, providing guidance, and reviewing their work.
• Participating in process improvement initiatives and supporting wider finance projects as required.

The successful Financial Accountant will have:

• A full accountancy qualification ACA,ACCA or CIMA
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar financial accounting role
• Strong technical accounting knowledge
• Strong communication skills and highly adaptable

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.