Financial Accountant
Hybrid – X3 days onsite at our Hook office, RG27 9UY
Full Time, Permanent
Band 4 / £40,000 - £50,000 (dependent On Experience)
Join Serco’s Finance Transformation and help build the engine of growth
We’re building a new generation of Finance talent and are recruiting multiple Financial Accountants to join the GFS Hub in a high-growth, development-focused role.
Location: Hook, Hampshire, GB, RG27 9UY
The role
As a Financial Accountant, you’ll support the end-to-end Record-to-Report (R2R) process, helping to deliver accurate and timely financial results across Serco’s UK Division. You’ll work within the GFS A2R Hub, recording financial transactions from a range of sources including automated reports, contract operational data and manual accounting adjustments.
This is an entry-level role designed for graduates or early-career accountants who are curious, proactive and excited by change. You’ll work closely with Finance Managers, Senior Financial Accountants and offshore teams, gaining exposure to different Finance processes, contracts and stakeholders - with clear opportunities to learn, grow and progress.
We Are Hiring Financial Accountants Across The Following Areas
* Procured Services
* Employee Costs
* Intercompany & Recharges
* Revenue & Billing
* Technical – Revenue Recognition (IFRS 15)
While each role has a different focus, all sit within the same Finance Hub and offer strong development pathways.
As Part Of This You’ll
* Support delivery of the month-end close across allocated cost and revenue streams
* Execute standardised accounting processes accurately and on time
* Support customer and stakeholder reporting activities
* Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and investigation of reconciling items
* Help resolve aged balance sheet items in collaboration with Finance Business partners and operational teams
* Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation
* Work closely with Finance Managers and Finance Business Partners to ensure strong documentation, controls and consistency
What You’ll Need To Do The Role
We’re looking for people with the right mindset and personality, who:
* Are graduates or aspiring accountants (ACA, ACCA, ACMA or equivalent)
* Are curious, proactive and keen to learn
* Enjoy working with others and building relationships
* Are comfortable in a changing environment and open to new ideas
* Have a continuous improvement mindset and ask "how can we do this better?"
* Demonstrate integrity, diligence and a strong work ethic
Experience is helpful, but attitude and potential matter most.
What We Offer
* Flexible working considered
* Pension – 6%
* Chance to contribute to innovation in the public services
* A company passionate about diversity and inclusion
* Serco discounts which include cinema, merlin entertainment and online shopping discounts, and discounts on mobile phone plans and leisure centre memberships.
* A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Simply Health Cash Plans, and more.
* A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.
* A safe and supportive culture.
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