Finance Operations Accountant

Our client is a growing professional services organisation based in Southampton who are seeking a Finance Operations Accountant to join their team. You will be joining a dynamic business that has an outstanding market reputation and offers brilliant career progression. The role offers hybrid working and a full study support package and will suit a progressive individual with a strong technical background seeking a new challenge.

Job Title: Finance Operations Accountant

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Southampton (hybrid)

Salary: £45,000

Reference no: 16057

Finance Operations Accountant Benefits

• 26 days holiday plus bank holiday
• Hybrid working- 1-2 days in the office
• Company bonus scheme
• Study support package
• Healthcare package
• Walking distance from the train station
• Pension scheme

Finance Operations Accountant About The Role

This role supports both the Reconciliation and Journals Managers and plays a key part in ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of the trial balance. It involves managing automated financial feeds and preparing manual journals to maintain the integrity of the general ledger. Key responsibilities include:

• Producing monthly financial data for key processes and supporting trial balance delivery through management of automated system feeds and manual journals, working closely with Accounts Payable
• Reconciling balance sheet accounts and investigating any reconciling items
• Assisting with the preparation of papers for Legal Entity board meetings as required
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of financial processes and outputs
• Supporting the implementation of changes to financial reporting, systems, and procedures in an efficient manner
• Ensuring compliance with control framework
• Assisting in the provision of information for external auditors
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships across the wider finance team to promote best practices
• Ensuring all accounting and financial processes are fully documented and kept up to date in line with policy and regulatory changes

The successful Finance Operations Accountant will have:

• Ability to effectively engage with and influence senior stakeholders
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines
• Comfortable operating within a complex and evolving environment
• A proactive approach to improving processes and delivering better outcomes
• Initiative in resolving issues, with the judgement to escalate where necessary
• Work collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals and drive team success

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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