Financial Accountant (M&A)
JOB_53340804711642Job type
PermanentLocation
ReadingWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Banking & Financial ServicesPay
£80-90K
Qualified technical accountant with financial services experience
Qualified Financial Accountant | Financial Services | Reading (Hybrid) | Up to £90,000
Are you a qualified accountant with a practice background who’s successfully transitioned into industry? Do you have experience in the financial services sector and a passion for technical accounting and M&A? If so, this could be your next big move.
A leading Financial Services company based in Reading is looking for a Qualified Financial Accountant to join their growing team. This is a hybrid role (3 days in the office) offering up to£90,000 and the opportunity to work in a dynamic, acquisitive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the audit process and liaise with external auditors
- Perform due diligence on potential acquisitions
- Support the end-to-end M&A process
- Prepare and review regulatory returns
- Manage and develop one direct report (a qualified accountant)
Ideal Candidate:
- ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent), ideally trained in practice
- Experience in the financial services sector (essential)
- Strong technical accounting knowledge
- Confident working in a fast-paced, acquisitive environment
- Proven leadership and mentoring skills
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking business where you can make a real impact.
What you need to do now
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