Salary:
£50000 - £60000
Location:
London
Contract Type:
Permanent
Are you looking to make the move from Practice to Industry?
Are you currently working in an accountancy practice and looking for your first move into industry? This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious, newly-qualified or 1-2 year PQE Accountant to join a PE-backed, multi-site group.
You’ll gain hands-on experience across the full finance cycle, from overseeing a junior FM, month-end, and year-end accounts. A large portion of the role will require business partnering with both internal and external stakeholders.
The roles focus
You will take ownership of the day-to-day and month-end financial processes for a portfolio of sites, acting as the go-to finance contact for each. This is a role with genuine variety, impact and visibility with a clear route for progression.
Key responsibilities include:
1. Managing/overseeing all-around bookkeeping across multiple entities
2. Preparing month-end management accounts, reconciliations and journals
3. Supporting variance analysis and providing insight into financial performance
4. Working directly with operational managers to help them understand financial results
5. Maintaining strong financial controls and supporting VAT and compliance processes
6. Assist with M&A processes and assessing viability of purchase
7. Assisting with the continuous improvement of systems and processes as the group scales
About You
We’re looking for someone who is eager to make the leap from practice into industry and take on broader, more commercial responsibility.
You will bring:
8. Experience within an accountancy practice, supporting clients and multi-entity accounts
9. ACA or ACCA qualified or finalist
10. Solid grounding in accounts prep, multi-entity accounts prep and management accounts
11. Strong Excel and accounting systems knowledge (Xero desirable)
12. Confidence in communicating with non-finance stakeholders
13. A proactive, organised mindset with strong attention to detail
What’s on Offer
14. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
15. Enhanced pension contributions
16. Study package and qualification sign off
17. Private healthcare, including dental care
18. Annual company bonus scheme
19. A unique chance to step out of practice and build a rounded industry skill set
20. Broad exposure across multiple businesses
21. Strong mentorship from senior finance professionals
22. Hybrid working and a supportive culture (2 office days)
23. Genuine progression opportunities as the group continues to grow