Financial Accountant

tmGroup Ltd; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full ACCA/ACA study support

Job summary

tmGroup is seeking a part-qualified Financial Accountant to join the Finance team in Swindon, in a hybrid role with 3 days in the office and 2 working from home. The role sits at the heart of our efforts to improve processes and confidence in the numbers.

You will work on group reporting, year-end audit, and billing engine investigations, with exposure to statutory accounts and cross-business projects. ACCA/ACA study support is provided.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACCA/ACA; audit or practice background welcomed.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102).
• Working knowledge of IFRS is an advantage.
• Experience coordinating external audits, in practice or in-house.
• Good understanding of financial controls and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Group Financial Controller with the external audit, acting as a key point of contact for auditors and managing queries through to resolution.
• Prepare supporting audit files for the annual statutory accounts, including disclosures and intercompany accounting, with clear, well-evidenced technical accounting advice under UK GAAP (FRS 102) and, where appropriate, IFRS.
• Support Group reporting, including intercompany reconciliations and the consolidation file, while building your wider commercial understanding.
• Assess new or unusual transactions and judgemental areas such as revenue recognition, accruals, deferred income and provisions – applying technical knowledge alongside sound judgement and commercial thinking.
• Keep up to date with accounting standards and identify any changes that could impact the business.
• Help strengthen our financial controls and processes, identifying weaknesses and inefficiencies and supporting improvements.
• Work with Finance, Search Production and Tech teams to investigate discrepancies and understand what's happening behind the numbers, including within our billing engine.
• Support the Group Financial Controller with VAT, statutory and external reporting, as well as finance system changes alongside the Systems Accountant.

Skills

UK GAAP (FRS 102)

IFRS knowledge

Audit coordination

Analytical thinking

Education

Part-qualified ACCA/ACA

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Cognos

Job description

Location:

Swindon (Hybrid) – 3 days in office / 2 WFH

Package:

Circa £30,000 - £40,000 + full benefits

At tmGroup, we're taking conveyancing into a brighter, smarter and simpler future with our award-winning technology. We use data, technology and expertise to help our clients move forward with confidence.

We're looking for a Financial Accountant to join our Finance team at an exciting point in its development. The team has made real strides in improving processes and confidence in the numbers, with plenty more to build – and this role will be right at the centre of that.

This is a part-qualified position, ideally suited to someone with an audit or practice background looking to move into a commercial, in-house environment. We're looking for someone who can combine strong technical accounting knowledge with a practical, flexible approach – someone who can look beyond the rules and the numbers, ask the right questions and work through less straightforward issues.

You’ll get exposure to Group reporting, the year-end audit process and investigative work into our billing engine, with genuine scope to explore, question and add value. You’ll report directly to our Group Financial Controller and, as your experience develops, have the opportunity to get involved in statutory accounts preparation and wider commercial projects.

If you’re working towards ACCA or ACA, we’ll provide full study support, including exam leave.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Group Financial Controller with the external audit, acting as a key point of contact for auditors and managing queries through to resolution.
• Prepare supporting audit files for the annual statutory accounts, including disclosures and intercompany accounting, with clear, well-evidenced technical accounting advice under UK GAAP (FRS 102) and, where appropriate, IFRS.
• Support Group reporting, including intercompany reconciliations and the consolidation file, while building your wider commercial understanding.
• Assess new or unusual transactions and judgemental areas such as revenue recognition, accruals, deferred income and provisions – applying technical knowledge alongside sound judgement and commercial thinking.
• Keep up to date with accounting standards and identify any changes that could impact the business.
• Help strengthen our financial controls and processes, identifying weaknesses and inefficiencies and supporting improvements.
• Work with Finance, Search Production and Tech teams to investigate discrepancies and understand what's happening behind the numbers, including within our billing engine.
• Support the Group Financial Controller with VAT, statutory and external reporting, as well as finance system changes alongside the Systems Accountant.

About You

We're looking for someone with a strong accounting foundation who is also curious, adaptable and comfortable thinking beyond the numbers.

• Part-qualified ACCA/ACA (or equivalent), with an audit or practice background particularly welcome.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS 102); working knowledge of IFRS is an advantage.
• Experience supporting or coordinating an external audit, either in practice or in-house.
• Good understanding of financial controls, reconciliations and accounting processes.
• A naturally curious and investigative approach, with the confidence to ask questions and get to the root of an issue.
• Able to apply technical knowledge in a practical way, considering the wider business rather than simply applying a rule or following a process.
• A clear and confident communicator who is comfortable raising issues, challenging assumptions and working with people outside Finance.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment and able to adapt your approach when circumstances change.

Desirable

• Familiarity with Microsoft Business Central and/or Cognos.
• An interest in developing your commercial experience, with the opportunity to become involved in statutory accounts and wider cross-business projects.

What We Offer

• £30,000 - £40,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Full ACCA/ACA study support, including exam leave.
• Hybrid working – 3 days in our Swindon office and 2 days from home.
• 25 days' holiday, increasing with service, plus holiday purchase scheme.
• Private health cover after the qualifying period, pension and life assurance.
• Flexible benefits covering financial, wellness, legal and medical support.
• Rewards platform with a wide range of perks and options.
• Free on-site parking, breakfast options and fresh fruit.
• Genuine opportunity to develop into statutory accounts preparation and broader commercial projects.
• A collaborative Finance team on a clear improvement journey, with plenty of opportunity to make your mark.

About Us

tmGroup is a leading UK provider of property searches and technology for conveyancing professionals. With over 20 years' experience and Private Equity-backed growth, we're committed to making property transactions faster, easier and more transparent.

We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.

If you're looking to take your audit or practice experience into an in-house environment and use your technical knowledge in a more practical, commercial way, we'd love to hear from you.