Financial Accountant

ICAEW; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

25 days holiday

Job summary

ICAEW in Weybridge is seeking a Financial Accountant to join our finance team, combining technical accounting with business partnering. The role covers group reporting, budgeting and tax projects, with exposure to UK accounting standards and external auditors.

You will be ACA/ACCA qualified or equivalent, have financial accounting and group reporting experience, and bring an analytical, proactive approach. Hybrid working and strong career development are on offer.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualification with a background in audit.
• Experience in financial accounting, group reporting or audit.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive and inquisitive approach.
• Locally based to Weybridge, Surrey.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly and annual group reporting.
• Assist with group budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Support the implementation of new accounting standards and technical accounting projects.
• Prepare accounting papers and support UK accounting compliance.
• Assist with corporation tax, tax reporting and compliance activities.
• Work closely with external auditors and advisers.
• Support finance systems development and reporting improvements.
• Build relationships with finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Skills

ACA/ACCA qualification

Financial accounting

Group reporting

Analytical skills

Proactive approach

Project exposure

Education

Chartered accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA)

Job description

Your new company

An established international business in Weybridge is seeking a Financial Accountant to join its finance team. Operating across multiple locations, the organisation has a strong reputation within its sector and offers a collaborative, people-focused culture alongside excellent long-term career opportunities.

Your new role

This newly created position offers a broad range of responsibilities across group reporting, technical accounting, tax and finance projects.

Key duties will include:

• Supporting the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual group reporting.
• Assisting with group budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Supporting the implementation of new accounting standards and technical accounting projects.
• Preparing accounting papers and supporting compliance with UK accounting requirements.
• Assisting with corporation tax, tax reporting and compliance activities.
• Working closely with external auditors and professional advisers.
• Supporting finance systems development and reporting improvements.
• Building strong relationships with finance and non-finance stakeholders across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity if you are looking for a role that combines technical accounting, projects and business partnering within a supportive team environment.

What you'll need to succeed

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualification with a background in Audit (ideally from a chartered accountants).
• Experience within financial accounting, group reporting or audit.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive and inquisitive approach.
• Exposure to projects would be beneficial.
• Locally based to Weybridge, Surrey.

What you'll get in return:

• Salary up to £65,000.
• Annual performance-related bonus.
• Hybrid working.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme.
• Excellent career development opportunities.