Technical Accountant

Addington Ball; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment consultancy in the UK is seeking a Technical Accountant to join their team. This role focuses on reviewing accounts for compliance and supporting junior team members. You will enjoy hybrid working, a competitive salary, and an inclusive office culture. Ideal candidates will have ACA/ACCA qualifications and strong technical knowledge in accounting practices, with opportunities for career progression within a supportive and social team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Flexitime

Casual dress environment

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Proven practice experience in accounting.
• Strong knowledge of compliance standards like FRS 102 and GAAP.
• Experience training and supporting junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Review draft accounts files for compliance.
• Support and train junior team members in best practices.
• Oversee accounts department processes and efficiency.

Skills

Review consolidated accounts

Excellent communication skills

Supportive team player

Education

ACA / ACCA qualified or QBE

Tools

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

IRIS

Job description

Looking for a role that gives you more than just numbers?

As a Technical Accountant, you ll have the chance to shape processes, support the next generation of accountants and step into a role where your expertise truly makes an impact.

This role is perceived as a vital position within the team, reviewing accounts files to ensure they adhere to compliance requirements prior to client submissions.

This isn t all about compliance though it s about being at the heart of an accountancy practice that values its people. If you re tired of long hours with little reward, here you ll find balance, flexibility and a genuine focus on career desires. You ll work closely within a social, supportive team, with the space to grow your technical skills while assisting others to do the same.

In support of and reporting directly to a Partner, this is an excellent opening for a technically robust qualified accountant that is seeking autonomy in their work and work life balance within a cohesive office culture.

Role Overview

• Review draft accounts files to ensure compliance with FRS 102, FRS 105 and GAAP
• Support and train junior team members, sharing technical updates and best practice
• Oversee the accounts department to optimise processes and efficiency
• Review sole trader, partnership and corporate tax computations
• Provide feedback to colleagues to support their professional development

The Ideal Candidate

• ACA / ACCA qualified or QBE with proven practice experience
• Strong technical knowledge and experience reviewing consolidated accounts and audited accounts
• Experience using software such as Xero, QuickBooks, Sage or IRIS
• Excellent communication skills across all levels
• A supportive team player who enjoys developing others

What s on Offer

• Competitive salary, depending on experience
• Hybrid working from home, typically 2/3 pattern, with multi-office location options in Warwickshire
• Private medical insurance plus wellness initiatives (including a free Fitbit!)
• Flexitime and casual dress environment with early Friday finish
• Regular social and team events
• Long-term career progression opportunities

Register your interest by applying today or call Ashley or Luke on (phone number removed) to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence.

Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy covering the Midlands and Northern Home counties. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job ref - ABJ/(phone number removed) - Technical Accountant