Qualified Accountant

Pertemps Network Group; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance organization in Central London is seeking a Qualified Accountant to enhance their finance function. This role involves ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and working collaboratively within a dynamic team. Ideal candidates should possess strong accounting qualifications, analytical capabilities, and proficiency in financial systems.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with 3-5 years post-qualification experience.
• Strong technical accounting background.
• Experience in property, real estate, or hospitality sectors is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis.
• Manage financial reporting and reconciliations in a multi-site environment.
• Handle daily finance operations including accounts payable and receivable.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualification

Tools

Xero

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

"In the world of finance, the best accounting is like poetry-precise, impactful, and timeless."

Sheridan Maine is proud to be partnering with an award-winning organisation based in Central London to recruit a Qualified Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional to join a dynamic team and contribute to the financial integrity and strategic success of the business.

The Role:
As a key member of the finance function, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance, and supporting strategic planning and decision-making. This is a broad and hands-on role within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Your responsibilities as the Qualified Accountant will include:

• Prepare monthly management accounts, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Manage month-end close, financial reporting, and reconciliations across a multi-site environment.
• Handle daily finance operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
• Support the budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning process.
• Ensure accurate preparation of statutory accounts and full compliance with VAT, Corporation Tax, and HMRC regulations.
• Liaise with external auditors during the year-end audit process.
• Maintain and improve financial controls and procedures.
• Use systems such as Xero, Sage, or similar ERP software to maintain accurate financial data.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to provide financial insight for decision-making and investment planning.
• Contribute to cost-efficiency and risk mitigation initiatives.

Essential Requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, or CIMA).
• 3-5 years post-qualification experience, ideally within property, real estate, or hospitality sectors.
• Strong technical accounting background.
• Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel (experience with Xero is highly advantageous).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

If you're a driven, technically strong accountant looking to progress your career with a forward-thinking organisation, we'd love to hear from you.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.