Financial Accountant

Armstrong Knight; Ilford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a qualified accountant to transition from practice into industry. The role involves preparing management accounts, VAT returns, and financial reporting, among other responsibilities. Candidates must be ACA/ACCA qualified and degree educated, with advanced Excel skills and excellent communication abilities. Attractive salary and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Career development program

Bonus structure

Healthcare

Defined career progression path

Qualifications

• Must be ACA/ACCA qualified in practice.
• Degree educated.
• Experience with Caseware/IRIS for accounts preparation.
• Proficient in advanced Excel.
• Excellent communication at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly management accounts and forecasts.
• Compile audit files and liaise with auditors.
• Review VAT returns and ensure compliance.
• Authorise bank payments using online banking.

Skills

Management accounts preparation

VAT returns

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Degree educated

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

Caseware/IRIS

Job description

Overview

Whilst relevant real estate knowledge and experience would be advantageous, our client is keen to consider Accountancy practice candidates who are seeking their first venture from Practice into industry. This is a varied and extremely interesting role which will provide you with outstanding levels of professional development and career progression.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of quarterly management accounts and forecasts
• Groupcost to date reports
• Preparation of audit files and liaise with auditors.
• WLDL profit allocations and calculations of profit share (periodically and at year end)
• Caseware accounts and CT600s- developments and rentals
• Periodic review of solicitor suspense, trade creditor and bank balances
• Reviewing development VAT returns (in time & depending on level of VAT experience)
• VAT registrations and OTTs
• Post site purchase and sales completion statements and set up control sheets where multiple unit sales
• Preparation of VAT returns to ensure compliance with legislation including partial exemption calculations
• Ensure compliance with bank covenants for various loan facilities
• Authorising bank payments using on line banking software
• Formation and strike-off of companies
• Support to team and business as required

Qualifications

• ACA/ ACCA qualified in practice
• Degree educated
• Caseware/IRIS accounts preparation experience
• Advanced excel
• Able to communicate at all levels and establish effective relationships

Benefits

Our client is offering an attractive salary, career development program, bonus structure, healthcare, and clearly defined career progression path.

Please apply immediately or call the offices of Armstrong Knight for further information, and to discuss your application.