Part Qualified Accountant

Michael Page; Woking; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Permanent position

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a Part Qualified Accountant in the Woking area. The role focuses on general ledger activities, including accruals, prepayments, intercompany reconciliations and fixed asset accounting, with IFRS compliance and month-end processes.

The ideal candidate holds ACCA/CIMA partial qualification (or equivalent) or is qualified by experience, with strong Excel skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent, or qualified by experience.
• Experience in general ledger accounting.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Good understanding of financial regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly accruals, prepayments and deferred income with high accuracy.
• Ensure general ledger postings are complete and posted on time.
• Prepare lease accounting journals per IFRS requirements.
• Manage intercompany accounting including reconciliations and eliminations.
• Maintain fixed asset accounting and depreciation reconciliations.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigate items.
• Analyse performance with commercial finance and explain variances.
• Ensure IFRS/group policies compliance and maintain documentation.
• Support audits with schedules and reconciliations.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Qualified by experience

Tools

IFRS knowledge

Accounting software

Job description

A new opportunity for an experienced Part Qualified Accountant to join a leading business based in Woking.

Client Details

A new opportunity for an experienced Part Qualified Accountant to join a leading business based in Woking.

Description

Prepare and review monthly accruals, prepayments and deferred income with a high degree of accuracy across the chart of accounts and dimensions to support statutory and management reporting

Ensure all general ledger postings are complete, and submitted in line with month-end reporting deadlines.

Prepare lease accounting journals in accordance with IFRS requirements.

Manage intercompany accounting, including reconciliations and elimination postings, ensuring balances are fully aligned at group level.

Maintain fixed asset accounting, including capitalisation, depreciation and reconciliation between subledger and general ledger.

Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations, promptly investigating and resolving reconciling items.

Partner with the commercial finance team to analyse financial performance and provide meaningful commentary on month-on-month, year-on-year and budget/forecast variances.

Ensure all accounting activities comply with IFRS and Group accounting policies.

Maintain robust documentation and supporting evidence for balance sheet accounts.

Support internal and external audits by providing schedules, reconciliations and responses to auditor requests.

Profile

A successful General Ledger Accountant should have:

• A part-qualified accountancy certification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent). Or Qualified by experience.
• Experience in general ledger accounting.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• A good understanding of financial regulations and compliance.

Job Offer

Part Qualified Accountant

• Salary between 50,000 and 55,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Competitive benefits package.
• Permanent position in a stable industry.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.