Apointe
Financial Accountant
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Financial Accountant
Financial Accountant – Permanent Opportunity (Two Roles Available)
£60,000 – £65,000 (second opportunity at £65,000 – £70,000) Hybrid (2-3 days per week) | Location: London or Manchester
Apointe has been retained to recruit two Financial Accountants for a well-established business within the professional services sector.
About the Role
These are exceptional opportunities to join a growing organisation with a strong market presence. The role offers broad exposure across:
- Financial accounting
- Statutory reporting
- Financial controls
Ideal for a technically strong, qualified accountant who enjoys:
- Producing financial reports
- Maintaining robust controls
- Supporting business performance through accurate financial insights
Key Responsibilities
The Financial Accountant will be responsible for:
- Preparing monthly and year-end financial accounts
- Managing month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations
- Producing statutory accounts and supporting audits
- Ensuring compliance with UK accounting standards and tax regulations
- Preparing VAT returns and additional financial reports
- Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting
- Maintaining strong financial controls and improving finance processes
- Providing financial analysis to aid business decision-making
- Collaborating with auditors, tax advisers, and internal/external stakeholders
- Supporting the wider finance team and driving continuous improvement
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About You – Qualifications & Experience
We’re looking for qualified finance professionals with:
- Fully qualified (ACA, ACCA, CA – CIMA considered)
- Proven experience in a Financial Accountant or similar role
- Strong knowledge of:
- Statutory reporting
- UK GAAP and/or IFRS
- Year-end reporting
- Supporting external audits
- Exceptional skills in:
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Month-end close processes
- Advanced Excel usage
- Working with ERP or financial systems
- A proactive, organised mindset
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to build relationships across the business
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Why Apply?
This role offers:
- A well-established organisation valuing collaboration, professional development, and high-quality reporting
- The chance to develop technical accounting expertise within a supportive finance team
- Contributing to finance process improvements
- Playing a key role in maintaining financial integrity and compliance
If you’re a qualified Financial Accountant looking for your next challenge, this is the opportunity to grow alongside a respected business.
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