Sheridan Maine is delighted to be partnering with a well-established and complex group to recruit a Financial Accountant into a key role within their finance function. This position plays a central part in the delivery of external and regulatory reporting, while also supporting audit, technical accounting matters, and ongoing improvements across finance.
This role offers remote / hybrid working, but to ensure smooth collaboration with the team and regular on-site requirements, applicants must be based in Dorset or Hampshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys taking ownership and working to deadlines, the role also includes responsibility for developing and supporting an Assistant Financial Accountant.
Key Responsibilities
1. Preparation of statutory accounts for a number of group entities, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance
2. Support the year-end audit process, responding to audit queries and acting as a key point of contact
3. Assist with the preparation of group consolidated accounts for both management and statutory reporting
4. Provide technical accounting support across the business, working closely with senior finance colleagues
5. Coordinate and deliver a range of regulatory and external financial returns in line with statutory deadlines
6. Support the preparation and submission of group VAT returns, including payments and dealing with queries
7. Assist with other external reporting requirements, including regulatory and industry returns
8. Manage and support an Assistant Financial Accountant, providing regular feedback, coaching, and effective delegation of work
Skills & Experience Required
9. Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
10. Proven experience of statutory accounts preparation and supporting year-end audits
11. Strong technical accounting background with post-qualification experience in financial and/or management accounting
12. Sound knowledge of group accounting and consolidation principles
13. Working knowledge of VAT, with experience of preparing or supporting VAT returns
14. Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and external advisors
15. Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail