Job type
PermanentLocation
SouthendWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Senior Finance QualifiedIndustry
Charities & Not For ProfitPay
£55,000 p/a + LGPS
Qualified or Part-Qualified Financial Accountant for fantastic opportunity in Grays and Southend
Financial Accountant
Grays / Southend | Hybrid (3 days in office)
We are partnering with a highly respected organisation to recruit a Financial Accountant to join a high-calibre finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to work under a fantastic Head of Financial Controls, gaining exposure to a broad and technically strong role within a supportive and professional environment.
The Role
As Financial Accountant, you will take ownership of core financial reporting and statutory responsibilities, playing a key role in maintaining robust financial controls and delivering high-quality outputs.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading month-end and year-end close processes
- Preparing financial and statutory accounts
- Supporting year-end reporting and audit processes
- Acting as a key contact for external auditors
- Managing VAT compliance and reporting
- Ensuring strong financial controls and technical accounting standards are maintained
About You
We are looking for a technically strong and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a dedicated financial accounting role.
You will ideally have:
- CCAB qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIPFA / CIMA)
– Strong part-qualified or exceptional QBE candidates will also be considered - Proven experience in a pure financial accounting role (not just as part of a broader finance position)
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of statutory reporting
- Excellent systems knowledge and confidence working with finance systems
- Experience liaising with auditors and handling audit processes
What’s on Offer
- Hybrid working (3 days per week in office across Grays / Southend)
- Opportunity to work with a high-performing, collaborative finance team
- Supportive leadership under a highly regarded Head of Financial Controls
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Strong long-term career development prospects
If you're a technically strong Financial Accountant looking for your next step in a quality-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.
What you need to do now
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