Accountant

This role is a hands-on accounting position responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations, including ledgers, reconciliations, payments, and reporting across multiple entities. It suits someone with practice or LLP experience who wants ownership of finance processes in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment.

Client Details

An established and growing financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Accountant to join its finance team. This is a hands-on role suited to candidates from an accountancy practice or LLP background who are comfortable managing end-to-end accounting processes in a fast-paced environment.

You will play a key role in supporting financial operations, maintaining strong controls, and ensuring accurate reporting across multiple entities.

Description

Financial Operations

• Manage purchase and sales ledgers, along with bank reconciliations
• Prepare journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Process and oversee payment runs, including BACS, Faster Payments, and international transfers
• Manage multi-currency transactions

Reporting & Reconciliation

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Analyse aged debtors and creditors, providing clear commentary
• Reconcile financial data across internal systems

Compliance & Controls

• Support VAT return preparation and regulatory reporting
• Maintain strong internal controls and finance procedures
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness across accounts processes

Client & Account Management

• Manage invoicing, statements, and credit control
• Support debt recovery and maintain client account records

Team & Process Improvement

• Support junior finance staff where required
• Maintain and improve financial processes and documentation

Group Accounting

• Assist with maintaining accounts across multiple entities

Profile

Essential Requirements

• Strong bookkeeping and financial accounting experience
• Experience handling payments and bank processes
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership

Desirable

• Experience with Xero or similar systems
• Experience with multi-entity/group accounting

Job Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Modern office environment with free parking
• Exposure to broad finance responsibilities