Financial Accountant
Location: Southampton, Hampshire (occasional travel to London office)
Hours: 37.5 Hours a week
Salary: Up to £60,000
Financial Accountant: Your Next Career Move Awaits
We are currently recruiting on behalf of an award-winning financial services company based in the heart of Southampton. This is a fantastic opportunity for an accountant with strong technical skills and an eye for detail to join a passionate and customer-focused team.
Our client is an award-winning direct lender of personal unsecured online loans, with a focus on providing affordable finance and first-class customer service. They have a strong reputation, reflected in their “Excellent” rating on Trustpilot and numerous industry awards. Their business is built on helping people access credit in a transparent, simple, and supportive way.
The Role and Responsibilities
Our client is seeking a dedicated Financial Accountant to join their External Reporting team. You will be instrumental in ensuring all statutory, regulatory, and lender reporting is completed to a high standard. Your key responsibilities will include:
* Assisting with the preparation of financial statements for all group companies, adhering to FRS102 and IAS standards.
* Contributing to year-end processes, including audit deliverables and internal audit procedures.
* Helping with technical accounting projects, providing recommendations on accounting treatments, and implementing changes where necessary.
* Preparing regulatory returns and facility reporting for their financial backers.
* Liaising effectively with internal teams and external partners, such as auditors and independent advisors.
What Our Client Is Looking For
The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with a strong academic background and relevant work experience, ideally within financial services or audit. They are looking for someone who possesses:
* Strong competency in reporting under FRS102 and IAS .
* A working knowledge of IAS39 and IFRS9 .
* The ability to think strategically and apply a critical questioning approach.
* Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, enquiring mind.
* Experience with debt securitisation reporting and Netsuite is a distinct advantage.
Benefits and Company Culture
Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their employees both professionally and personally. These include:
* A competitive salary and a discretionary annual bonus scheme.
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, which increases with service.
* Private Medical Insurance (Bupa), dental scheme, and income protection.
* Access to free GP and counselling support services.
* A pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, and access to hundreds of discounts via Perk Box.
* A supportive and sociable culture with a casual dress code and regular team events.
Our client prides themselves on their “Excellent” Trustpilot score and their passion for providing first-class customer service. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented professional who wants to be part of a company with a strong culture and a great track record, we want to hear from you.
Ready to take the next step in your career, apply now to hear more!