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Financial Accountant

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Your new company

Join a modern, ambitious accountancy practice that works with fast‑growing SMEs and international groups. This is a firm where you're trusted, listened to, and encouraged to contribute ideas - not just produce numbers.

Your new role

As a Financial Accountant, you'll manage your own portfolio and deliver high‑quality financial reporting that genuinely supports the people running the business.You'll be:

Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts under FRS 102
Producing clear, insight‑driven monthly and quarterly management accounts
Strengthening balance sheet controls and reviewing reconciliations
Handling VAT returns and day‑to‑day compliance
Building cashflow forecasts and delivering meaningful financial analysis
Streamlining processes and supporting cloud migrations (Xero / QBO / Sage Intacct)
Working closely with Tax, Audit and Payroll to deliver a seamless serviceYou'll quickly become a trusted point of contact for finance leads and business owners who want straightforward answers, not jargon.

What you'll need to succeed

ACA / ACCA qualified
Strong technical grounding in UK GAAP (FRS 102); IFRS a plus
Confident preparing and reviewing statutory and management accounts
Good VAT knowledge and practical compliance experience
Solid experience with cloud accounting platforms
Proactive, organised and comfortable advising senior stakeholdersWhat you'll get in return

A genuinely supportive firm where progression is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and flexibility is standard. You'll work with interesting, growing businesses and continue building your technical and commercial skill set - without the long‑hours culture.

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