Financial Accountant — Hybrid (Wimbledon) + VAT

THE CHARTERED INSTITUTE OF PERSONNEL AND DEVELOPMENT; Wimbledon; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Award-winning pension scheme

Wellbeing and health cashback

Job summary

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) in Wimbledon is seeking a Financial Accountant to maintain financial integrity, owning reconciliations, VAT reporting, and statutory accounts preparation. You will collaborate with the Financial Controller and Senior Financial Accountant, with some international exposure to MENA and Ireland.

The role suits a qualified accountant who enjoys detail work and contributing to a broader finance function. Hybrid working is offered in Wimbledon.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA/AAT.
• Experience performing reconciliations.
• Solid knowledge of financial statements.
• Strong communication with auditors and finance team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out monthly and ad hoc reconciliations for bank and key balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns for submission to HMRC.
• Prepare other compliance returns, including to the ONS and HMRC.
• Perform due diligence assessments on key customers and suppliers.
• Monitor cash balances, and carry out banking and investment portfolio accounting and administration.
• Support the coordination of the external audit and the production of our annual statutory accounts.
• Work collaboratively with the Financial Controller, Senior Financial Accountant, and the wider finance team.
• Take on some international duties and responsibilities, working with teams in MENA and Ireland.

Skills

Reconciliations experience

Communication skills

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA/AAT qualified

Job description

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) in Wimbledon is seeking a Financial Accountant to maintain financial integrity, owning reconciliations, VAT reporting, and statutory accounts preparation. You will collaborate with the Financial Controller and Senior Financial Accountant, with some international exposure to MENA and Ireland.

The role suits a qualified accountant who enjoys detail work and contributing to a broader finance function. Hybrid working is offered in Wimbledon.