Technical Accountant

Robertson Bell; North East; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in North East England is seeking a qualified Accountant to join their finance team. This role includes managing year-end financial schedules, preparing statutory accounts, and supporting audits, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing statutory accounts in accordance with IFRS.
• Ability to manage audits and produce working papers.
• Proven track record in financial reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage the year-end schedule for financial accounts.
• Prepare statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Oversee funding flows and daily cash forecasts.

Skills

Technical accounting expertise

Financial analysis

Compliance knowledge

Strong communication skills

Education

Fully qualified Accountant

Job description

Are you a qualified Accountant with strong technical expertise and a keen interest in financial accounting? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic finance team during a period of change, providing assurance over financial statements and collaborating closely with outsourced providers. You’ll ensure accuracy, compliance, and insight in a vital accounting function.

What you’ll do

• Coordinate and manage the year-end schedule for financial accounts, working with auditors and stakeholders.
• Prepare statutory accounts in accordance with IFRS, FreM, and regulatory standards.
• Support interim and year-end audits by producing working papers and addressing queries.
• Review and enhance outsourced financial reporting, maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• Analyse monthly financial data, generate management reports, and offer actionable insights.
• Oversee funding flows, daily cash forecasts, and reconcile financial information.
• Act as the main point of contact between finance and outsourced providers, ensuring control and compliance.
• Manage treasury activities, including bank accounts, authorisations, and cash monitoring.
• Develop strong working relationships across teams and providers to resolve issues and improve processes.

What you’ll need

Fully qualified Accountant with strong technical experience in financia...