Job Description
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.The RoleAs 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.Key responsibilities include:
* 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 YouWe are looking for a technically strong and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dedicated financial accounting role.You will ideally have:
* 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
If you're a technically strong Financial Accountant looking for your next step in a quality-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. # 4792600