Robert Half
Qualified Financial Accountant
West London | Office-Based | £60,000-£70,000k
We are partnering with a successful, well-established international IT organisation to recruit a qualified Financial Accountant into a key role within its UK finance team.
Reporting to senior leadership, this is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant looking to take full ownership of financial reporting, statutory compliance and finance operations within a stable and growing business. You'll also have responsibility for leading a small finance team and driving continuous improvements across financial processes and controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports and forecasts
- Produce balance sheet reconciliations and maintain robust financial controls
- Deliver insightful variance analysis and performance reporting
- Prepare statutory accounts and manage the year-end audit process
- Oversee VAT, corporation tax and statutory compliance
- Manage cash flow, budgeting and forecasting
- Process monthly payroll
- Lead, coach and develop a small finance team
- Improve finance systems, reporting processes and internal controls
- Partner with senior stakeholders to support commercial decision-making
About You
You'll be an organised, commercially minded finance professional with strong technical accounting expertise and the confidence to work closely with senior management.
You'll ideally have:
- ACA or ACCA qualification
- 5+ years' post-qualified experience
- Strong financial accounting and statutory reporting experience
- Experience preparing management accounts and working to monthly reporting deadlines
- Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP or accounting systems
- Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills
- Previous experience managing or mentoring finance staff
Experience within technology, equipment rental or other asset-intensive industries would be beneficial but is not essential.
What's on Offer
- Salary of £60,000-£70,000
- Pension scheme
- Structured professional development
- Annual salary reviews
- Supportive and collaborative culture
- Long-term career progression within a financially secure international business
If you're an experienced Financial Accountant looking to join a stable organisation where you can make a genuine impact, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.
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