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Are you ready to chart your own career path? At SJP we need talented individuals like yourself to support our evolving culture. If you’re seeking an employer that is passionate about excellence, innovation and autonomy, SJP could be the place for you.
At a glance:
Location: Cirencester Office
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Employment Type: Permanent
Seniority: Associate
The role of Financial Accountant will have you assisting and managing the timely and accurate delivery of the Groups financial position. You will help support with reports, papers and more. You will also manage intercompany settlements, identify and implement efficiencies to our current processes.
What you'll be doing:
* Support members of the Financial Reporting team as required
* Preparation of complex working papers
* Post financial journals as required
* Manages intercompany settlements
* Manages preparation and delivery of relevant management accounts
* Key role (e.g. Chair) in the relevant monthly entity review meetings (“pre RtN”) and preparation of numbers
* Prepares and understands financial controls
* Preparation of statutory accounts
* Review tagging of statutory accounts
* Manages production of regulatory returns (where applicable)
* Identifies efficiencies in processes and assists in implementing change
* Supports relevant consolidation journals
* Supports analytical reviews
* Supports in ad-hoc projects and investigations as required
Essential Criteria
* Must be a part qualified accountant of a professional accounting qualification (if relevant, agree to the terms set out in the SJP “Study Support Agreement”).
* Good process and accounting knowledge
* Strong statutory accounting knowledge
* Competent in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
* Accounting technical knowledge, in particular IFRS 9
Special Requirements:
Compliance with CPD requirements as set out by the relevant professional body
What's in it for you?
We reward you for the work you do, whether that’s through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.
We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:
* Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
* Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
* 10% non-contributory pension (increasing with length of service)
Reasonable Adjustments We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at careers@sjp.co.uk
Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.
What's next?
If you're excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking ‘apply’ below and our team will be in touch.
As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
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