Financial Accountant

Attivo Group; Sharpness; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company based in Sharpness, UK, is seeking a Financial Accountant to ensure the accuracy and compliance of financial reporting. Responsibilities include leading statutory financial statements preparation, managing the audit process, and providing technical accounting guidance. The ideal candidate will be ACA or ACCA qualified, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills. A competitive salary of £45,000 - £60,000 is offered, along with benefits such as a pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Non‑contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Income Protection

Critical Illness

Death in Service

Generous holiday allowance

Hybrid working

Subsidised parking

Excellent culture

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to continuous professional development.
• Ability to work proactively and remain accurate under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills for discussing financial matters.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial control measures across the group.
• Lead the preparation of annual statutory financial statements.
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors.

Skills

ACA or ACCA qualified

Excellent planning and time-management

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Tools

Sage 200 or similar financial system

Job description

We're a privately owned company. We prefer it that way. It means we're free to do what we feel is best for our clients and our people. Our work is all about our clients. We pride ourselves on being completely transparent, open and honest - an approach that builds trust with our clients and inspires their financial confidence. Our experienced, highly qualified financial specialists and expert support teams are committed to delivering more for all our clients. Our independent status and unique approach to understanding our clients, their preferences and their motivation sets us apart. We will build and provide ongoing support for a bespoke financial plan aimed at fulfilling our clients' lifestyle needs. Whether you're a private client or a business accessing our corporate services, you can rely on a clear, consistent service from your Financial Planner and from our experienced teams.

About The Role

The Financial Accountant is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of Attivo’s financial reporting across all group entities. The role delivers high-quality internal financial information, leads the preparation of statutory financial statements for individual entities and the consolidated group, and manages the external audit process as the primary point of contact. Working closely with the Financial Controller, the Financial Accountant acts as a technical accounting specialist, providing guidance on complex accounting matters, acquisition accounting, and FRS 102 compliance. The role supports strong financial controls, month‑end reporting, tax compliance, covenant reporting, cashflow management, and the oversight of Guernsey entity accounting, contributing to the effective governance and continued growth of the group.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and strengthen financial control measures across the group, ensuring all policies, procedures, and reconciliations are consistently followed and regularly reviewed.
• Work closely with the Management Accountant team to produce the monthly consolidated Balance Sheet, ensuring accuracy and completeness, supported by well‑prepared and timely reconciliations.
• Lead the preparation of annual statutory financial statements for all group entities, including the consolidated set, ensuring full compliance with FRS 102 and incorporating any updates to accounting standards.
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors, managing the statutory audit process end‑to‑end. Support the Trainee Financial Accountant in producing audit packs, gathering audit samples, and resolving audit queries promptly.
• Provide technical accounting expertise.
• Take responsibility for the accounting of the Guernsey entities, acting as a key liaison with external Guernsey accountants.
• Act as the main point of contact for group tax advisors, supporting corporation tax compliance activities and ensuring accurate and timely submission of all required information.
• Support the Financial Controller in the preparation and review of quarterly covenant reporting, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with lender requirements.
• Contribute to effective cashflow management by preparing timely and accurate cashflow statements and supporting liquidity forecasting and planning.
• Any ad hoc duties or reporting as required by the Financial Controller or CFO.

Qualifications

• ACA or ACCA qualified accountant with a strong commitment to continuous professional development and high technical standards.
• Well organised and highly detail‑focused, combining excellent planning and time‑management skills with the ability to work proactively and remain accurate under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills, able to discuss complex financial and technical accounting matters with the Financial Controller, auditors, and other senior stakeholders.
• Adaptable, collaborative, and willing to support ad hoc reporting and wider finance initiatives as required.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Financial services experience.
• Previous experience of working in an audit or an accounting practice.
• Experience of PE backing and FCA reporting.
• Tax compliance experience.
• Knowledge of Sage 200 or a similar financial system.

Salary

£45,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience and qualifications)

Benefits

• Non‑contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Income Protection
• Critical Illness
• Death in Service
• Generous holiday allowance, rising with length of service
• Hybrid working
• Subsidised parking
• Excellent culture, promoting employee wellbeing and engagement

Recruitment Policy

Attivo is committed to being an Equal Opportunities employer. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will endeavour to make the process as accessible and as fair as possible. Please be aware that any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory completion of pre‑employment vetting as outlined by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This may include but not limited to adverse financial history, criminal records, UK directorship and disqualifications check.