Posted: 9h ago
The role
Sheridan Maine is delighted to be partnering with a leading organisation in Weymouth who are looking to appoint an experienced Financial Accountant to join their established finance team.
Location: Weymouth (Hybrid – 2 days office / 3 days home working)
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking for a technically varied role within a complex, multi-entity environment, with the opportunity to take ownership of statutory reporting, technical accounting, audit management and team development.
You will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting across the group, supporting continuous improvement across finance processes and acting as a trusted technical accounting point of contact.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the preparation of consolidated and subsidiary statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards including IFRS and UK GAAP
Support statutory reporting requirements across multiple entities and jurisdictions
Manage month-end close activities, including general ledger processes, balance sheet reviews and reconciliations
Take ownership of the external audit process, acting as a key contact for auditors and supporting the delivery of a smooth audit cycle
Provide technical accounting expertise across the business, including reviewing changes in accounting standards and preparing technical papers where required
Oversee group balance sheet controls, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement
Support the development and enhancement of finance processes, procedures and controls
Manage and mentor a small team, providing guidance, coaching and support to help develop their skills
Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure accurate and timely reporting
About You:
You will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical accounting experience and a background in statutory reporting.
You will ideally have experience within a complex organisation, with exposure to consolidated accounts, multiple entities and audit management.
The successful candidate will have:
Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP
Proven experience preparing or managing statutory accounts
Experience acting as a key contact during external audits
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience improving accounting processes and controls
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders
The ability to manage deadlines and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
Why consider this opportunity?
This role offers the chance to join a successful organisation where you can make a real impact, work with senior stakeholders and develop within a supportive finance environment.
With a flexible hybrid working model and a varied technical remit, this is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Senior Financial Accountant looking for their next challenge.
You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
