REED Accountancy are recruiting an Assistant Financial Accountant to support the Financial Reporting function of a privately owned group. The role will involve assisting with the preparation of statutory accounts, financial reporting, reconciliations, and tax compliance across multiple entities.
This position offers an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant or experienced finance professional looking to develop their technical accounting experience, particularly in statutory reporting and group accounting.
This role would suit an ACCA/ACA part-qualified or AAT qualified accountant currently working in practice who is looking to move into industry.
Assistant Financial Accountant
Department: Finance
Reporting to: Financial Reporting Manager and Chief Financial Officer
Location: Christchurch, Dorset
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare working papers supporting the preparation of Group accounts in accordance with IFRS where applicable.
* Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts for all subsidiaries in compliance with current UK GAAP.
* Perform fund accounting for Trusts and assist in the preparation of Trust accounts.
* Support accounting processes related to investment management activities.
* Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
* Assist with the preparation of corporate and personal tax computations.
* Review accounting records at the entity level on a monthly basis.
* Provide management accounting and financial management support for Meyrick Estate Management, including recharges.
* Reconcile intercompany transactions across Group entities.
* Assist with drafting financial reports for the Group.
* Undertake ad hoc tasks and financial project work as directed by the Chief Financial Officer, Financial Reporting Manager, or Finance Manager.
* Ensure full compliance with internal policies and procedures.
Candidate Requirements
Essential
* Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or relevant accounting experience
* Strong understanding of accounting principles
* Good Excel skills
* Experience preparing reconciliations and working with financial data.
* Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Desirable
* Part-qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA / AAT
* Experience with statutory accounts preparation
* Familiarity with UK GAAP and/or IFRS
* Experience working with multi-entity or group structures.
* Knowledge of Corporation Tax
Benefits
* Study support for professional qualifications (ACCA/ACA/CIMA)
* Pension scheme
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* On-site parking
* Opportunity to gain experience in group financial reporting.
* Exposure to statutory accounts and IFRS
* Broad role across multiple entities
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