UK Finance Accountant

Ebiquity plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious finance firm in the UK is seeking a motivated Finance Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. The ideal candidate should be part-qualified ACCA and have technical accounting expertise, particularly in month-end processes and financial reporting. This role offers competitive salary, ACCA study support, and a collaborative environment aimed at work life balance. Applicants must have strong Excel skills and attention to detail while supporting the management accounts and compliance activities.

Benefits

ACCA study support

Competitive salary and benefits package

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACCA with experience in month-end balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience in preparing management accounts.
• Ability to process month-end journals and perform cashflow reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Process and post month-end journals, including accruals and reclassifications.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements.
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and associated tax packs.

Skills

Part-qualified ACCA

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Cashflow reporting

Education

ACCA (minimum Part-Qualified status)

Tools

OneStream

Power BI

Job description

UK Finance Accountant

Department: Finance - UK and Ireland

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: UK

Description

Role Overview

We are looking for a motivated Finance Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This role is ideal for a part-qualified ACCA professional seeking to deepen technical accounting expertise and gain exposure across management accounts, statutory reporting, compliance, budgeting, and cashflow. You’ll play an important role in delivering accurate financial information and supporting the Finance Manager in day-to-day operations and planning of the UK and Group holding companies.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Process and post month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments, and reclassifications.
• Perform and review month-end balance sheet reconciliations, promptly investigating variances.
• Manage daily, weekly cashflow reporting and analysis, ensuring timely and accurate forecasting of liquidity needs.
• Support preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports for senior stakeholders.
• Support the preparation of statutory accounts and associated tax packs.
• Maintain and update comprehensive process documentation for all accounting procedures.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.

Compliance & Taxation

• Prepare and submit VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements.
• Process monthly payroll activities and reconciliations.
• Support year-end payroll processes and reporting.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential Requirements

• Part-qualified ACCA (minimum Part-Qualified status).
• Experience in month-end balance sheet reconciliations.
• Preparing management accounts.
• Processing month-end journals and adjustments.
• Cashflow reporting and analysis.
• VAT return preparation and submission.
• Exposure to statutory accounts and tax packs.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Excellent Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Requirements

• Previous experience in media, advertising, or services industry.
• Experience with OneStream and Power BI for reporting and analysis.
• Progress toward completing ACCA qualification.
• Understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Exposure to multi-entity environments.

Benefits

• Full ACCA study support and professional development.
• Broad exposure across finance operations.
• Collaborative team environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Generous annual leave including an extra day off for your birthday.
• A company focus on wellbeing and work life balance including initiatives like flexible working, mental health support and regular health and wellbeing events.

Ebiquity aims to create a workplace that is open and supportive, and free of discrimination and prejudice. We want the best talent available, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, disability or age.