Financial Accountant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services group in Southampton is looking to recruit a Financial Accountant. This role involves preparing statutory financial statements, supporting technical accounting projects, and assisting with audits. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified and have strong communication and analytical skills. The position offers benefits like a discretionary bonus, healthcare, and a path to career progression.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Competitive pension

Discounts platform

Regular team socials

Qualifications

• Qualified or newly qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA.
• Solid grounding in statutory or regulatory reporting.
• Confident communicator able to partner with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory financial statements.
• Support technical accounting projects.
• Assist with year-end close and audit liaison.

Skills

Qualified or newly qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA

Statutory or regulatory reporting experience

Confident communicator

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving approach

Job description

CMA is thrilled to be working with a growing financial services group to recruit a Financial Accountant. This business is recognized for its customer-first approach, flexible culture, and consistent growth. This newly created role offers a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking finance function in a business that values innovation, collaboration, and career progression.

What will the Financial Accountant role involve?

• Prepare statutory financial statements.
• Support technical accounting projects.
• Assist with year-end close, audit packs, audit liaison, and internal control reviews.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of reporting systems and controls.
• Ad hoc analytical and project work.

Suitable Candidate for the Financial Accountant vacancy:

• Qualified or newly qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA.
• Solid grounding in statutory or regulatory reporting, ideally in audit or financial services industry.
• Confident communicator able to partner with stakeholders, advisors, and auditors.
• Analytical mindset, first-class attention to detail, and a proactive, problem-solving approach.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Financial Accountant:

• Discretionary annual bonus, up to 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, private medical insurance, competitive pension, discounts platform, and regular team socials.
• Smart-casual dress code, a modern collaborative office space, and a clear route to Senior Financial Accountant / Manager as the business continues to grow.

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