Qualified or Part-Qualified Financial Accountant for fantastic opportunity in Grays and Southend Financial Accountant Grays / Southend | Hybrid (3 days in office). We are partnering with a highly respected organisation to recruit a Financial Accountant to join a high‑calibre finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to work under a fantastic Head of Financial Controls, gaining exposure to a broad and technically strong role within a supportive and professional environment.
Key responsibilities
* Leading month‑end and year‑end close processes
* Preparing financial and statutory accounts
* Supporting year‑end reporting and audit processes
* Acting as a key contact for external auditors
* Managing VAT compliance and reporting
* Ensuring strong financial controls and technical accounting standards are maintained
About you
* 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 + bank holidays
* Strong long‑term career development prospects
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