Qualified or Part-Qualified Financial Accountant for fantastic opportunity in Grays and Southend.
The Role
As Financial Accountant, you will take ownership of core financial reporting and statutory responsibilities, playing a key role in maintaining robust financial controls and delivering high-quality outputs.
* Lead month‑end and year‑end close processes
* Prepare financial and statutory accounts
* Support year‑end reporting and audit processes
* Act as a key contact for external auditors
* Manage VAT compliance and reporting
* Ensure strong financial controls and technical accounting standards are maintained
About You
We are looking for a technically strong and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dedicated financial accounting role.
* CCAB qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIPFA / CIMA) – strong part-qualified or exceptional QBE candidates will also be considered
* Proven experience in a pure financial accounting role (not just as part of a broader finance position)
* Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of statutory reporting
* Excellent systems knowledge and confidence working with finance systems
* Experience liaising with auditors and handling audit processes
What's on Offer
Hybrid working (3 days per week in office across Grays / Southend)
* Opportunity to work with a high-performing, collaborative finance team
* Supportive leadership under a highly regarded Head of Financial Controls
* Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* 30 days annual leave and bank holidays
* Strong long-term career development prospects
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