Financial Accountant

Swallow Ventures Limited; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent accountancy practice in Shrewsbury is seeking a Financial Accountant. This hybrid role involves managing client accounts, analysing financial statements, and supporting junior staff. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant experienced in preparing statutory accounts, with strong IT skills and business acumen. The position offers a salary up to £45,000 and numerous career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Starting salary up to £45,000

No barriers on career progression

Team incentive bonus scheme

Health care cash plan

Enhanced holidays

Child care vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Collaborative office culture

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with prior experience in statutory accounts.
• Up to date with legislation and compliance requirements.
• Proficient in accounting software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients and prepare their accounts.
• Analyse financial statements and provide guidance.
• Review junior assignments and provide feedback.

Skills

Qualified accountant (AAT, ACCA, ACA)

IT skills (Excel, accounting software)

Strong business acumen

Well-rounded communication skills

Tools

Xero

IRIS

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Overview

Due to continued growth, a highly respected accountancy practice firm based in Shrewsbury require a Financial Accountant. Hybrid working from home along with inexhaustible career opportunities on offer.

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of clients in the preparation of their accounts, ensuring standards and deadlines are adhered to
• Analyse financial statements, providing guidance and advice where applicable
• Reviewing junior assignments, providing feedback and support them in the development of their professional competencies

Requirements

• A qualified accountant of either AAT, ACCA or ACA / ICAEW or equivalent with prior experience of preparing statutory accounts for a portfolio of clients
• Constantly up to date with adaptations in legislation and compliance requirements
• IT skills including Excel and any accounting software (Xero, IRIS, QuickBooks, Sage, etc)
• Possess a strong business acumen and hold well-rounded communication skills

What\'s On Offer

• A starting salary up to £45,000 (dependent upon experience)
• No barriers on career progression prospects
• Team incentive bonus scheme
• Hybrid working from home and flexible working options
• Comprehensive benefits package including enhanced holidays
• Health care cash plan
• Funded membership fees for affiliations
• Corporate Social Responsibility, support local communities and charities
• Additional benefits including child care vouchers, cycle to work and car parking
• Regular team socials and activities
• A collaborative, supportive office culture

Register your interest by applying today or call Luke or Richard on 01926 290 290 to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence.

Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy covering the Midlands and Northern Home counties. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job ref - ABJ/241221 - Financial Accountant

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