Financial Accountant - Hybrid

An exciting, newly established opportunity awaits a skilled and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to contribute to the success of a rapidly growing professional services business. The company is making substantial investments in both its people and infrastructure, presenting an ideal environment for professional growth.
The Company
A fast growing, professional, corporate environment with plenty of growth yet to come. Forward thinking and people-centric, this company acknowledges that its exceptional workforce as its greatest asset, boasting a robust, debt-free balance sheet and a substantial cash reserve.
The Role
Working within a small Financial Accounts team, you'll provide a professional accountancy service, playing a lead role in both tactical and strategic aspects. Additionally, you will offer advice and guidance to business leaders on matters related to business finances and tax affairs. As this is a new role in an expanding business, there is ample opportunity to add value and make improvements to processes, schedules, and output.
Your duties as the Financial Accountant will include:

• Update and reconcile all balance sheet accounts for all entities.
• Manage the accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with the annual Statutory Audit; liaise with external accountants.
• Complete and submit VAT Returns.
• Ensure timely payment of all tax and VAT liabilities.
• Ensure that all partner accounts are accurate, up to date and reconciled.
• Provide support in tax affairs for both the practice and individual partners.
• Ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations together with internal policies and procedures.
• Assist with budget preparation, forecasting and financial performance.
• Provide support for future business transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions.

With a complex structure, multiple entities of different types and a high volume of transactions this will require a keen eye for detail and sound technical knowledge. 
The successful Financial Accountant:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or Qualified By Experience - open to candidates trained in either practice or industry.
• Exposure to personal and corporate tax work is desirable but not essential.
• Experience in both preparing for and managing audits.
• Commercial, client centric perspective with a proven track record and high standard of technical delivery.
• Exceptional analytical skills and impeccable attention to detail.

Hybrid working is on offer with at least 3 days required in the office, the remainder can be worked remotely. Start/finish times can be flexible and other benefits include:

• Electric car scheme.
• Bonus.
• Life Cover.
• Pension.
• Discounts scheme.

If you’re passionate about this position or are keen to hear more, please click on “apply” as soon as possible.
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
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