180 Financial Accountant jobs in the United Kingdom

Financial Accountant – Derby Hybrid Up to £60K
I'm partnering with a thriving, fast-growing business in Derby offering a fantastic opportunity for a qualified accountant to take ownership, make an impact, and shape the role as your own. Hybrid working (2–3 days in office) and a collaborative team culture make this a standout opportunity.

About You

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
• Strong hands-on experience in financial accounting, tax, and statutory reporting
• Ready to take the lead on VAT, audits, and financial close

Key Responsibilities

• Own VAT submissions across Europe and support international filings
• Liaise with external accountants to ensure consistency across systems
• Lead on statutory accounts, reconciliations, and tax compliance
• Support audits and monthly/year-end close
• Improve processes and maintain up-to-date financial policies
• Collaborate across teams and regions

Career Progression

• Exposure to international finance and cross-border projects
• Develop specialisms in VAT, transfer pricing, or audit strategy
• CPD and technical training to support your journey

Availability

• Immediate or short notice availability is advantageous

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Financial Accountant

Location: Southampton, Hampshire (occasional travel to London office)

Hours: 37.5 Hours a week

Salary: Up to 60,000

Financial Accountant: Your Next Career Move Awaits

We are currently recruiting on behalf of an award-winning financial services company based in the heart of Southampton. This is a fantastic opportunity for an accountant with strong technical skills and an eye for detail to join a passionate and customer-focused team.

Our client is an award-winning direct lender of personal unsecured online loans, with a focus on providing affordable finance and first-class customer service. They have a strong reputation, reflected in their "Excellent" rating on Trustpilot and numerous industry awards. Their business is built on helping people access credit in a transparent, simple, and supportive way.

The Role and Responsibilities

Our client is seeking a dedicated Financial Accountant to join their External Reporting team. You will be instrumental in ensuring all statutory, regulatory, and lender reporting is completed to a high standard. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of financial statements for all group companies, adhering to FRS102 and IAS standards.
• Contributing to year-end processes, including audit deliverables and internal audit procedures.
• Helping with technical accounting projects, providing recommendations on accounting treatments, and implementing changes where necessary.
• Preparing regulatory returns and facility reporting for their financial backers.
• Liaising effectively with internal teams and external partners, such as auditors and independent advisors.

What Our Client Is Looking For

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with a strong academic background and relevant work experience, ideally within financial services or audit. They are looking for someone who possesses:

• Strong competency in reporting under FRS102 and IAS .
• A working knowledge of IAS39 and IFRS9 .
• The ability to think strategically and apply a critical questioning approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, enquiring mind.
• Experience with debt securitisation reporting and Netsuite is a distinct advantage.

Benefits and Company Culture

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their employees both professionally and personally. These include:

• A competitive salary and a discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, which increases with service.
• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa), dental scheme, and income protection.
• Access to free GP and counselling support services.
• A pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, and access to hundreds of discounts via Perk Box.
• A supportive and sociable culture with a casual dress code and regular team events.

Our client prides themselves on their "Excellent" Trustpilot score and their passion for providing first-class customer service. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented professional who wants to be part of a company with a strong culture and a great track record, we want to hear from you.

Ready to take the next step in your career, apply now to hear more!

Venari Finance is delighted to be retained by our key client to recruit a newly created Financial Accountant to be based out of their head office in Glasgow.

Our client has a strong track record of career progression, with this role being created due to a recent promotion.

This would suit a recently qualified or soon-to-be-qualified professional who is keen to operate in a business-facing role.

Role Overview:

With the expectation that the business will be going through a significant growth phase, it is key that the successful candidate can demonstrate the following:

• Preparation of the TRR periodic financials. This includes posting GL journals, preparing balance sheet reconciliations, reviewing work undertaken by the Shared Service Centre and preparing management accounts.
• Business Partner with TRR, providing insightful commentary and variance analysis on the management accounts to the cost centre owner.
• Prepare a periodic reporting pack for the Ancillary Board, providing financial insights into P&L, balance sheet and cashflow. Weekly monitoring of billing and cashflow, ensuring any issues are cleared in a timely manner with contract managers.
• Lead the preparation of the TRR quarterly forecasts and annual budget
• Analysis of the TRR financial results and identification of risks and opportunities.
• Responsibility for the preparation of the TRR management accounts.
• Preparation of any support required for the Transport UK Bus annual audit.
• Assist the Finance Manager – Ancillary Services with any other areas that require input.
• Work alongside the Group Finance team on any ad hoc projects
• Assist with the Group Finance team with additional work when required

Candidate Background:

• Qualified accountant CA/ACCA/CIMA with commercial awareness and business acumen. Part Qualified/final stages of qualification will also be considered
• Strong technical accounting skills with great attention to detail
• Demonstrable ability to maintain a robust financial control environment and drive process improvement/efficiency
• An approachable manner, working as part of a team to achieve company-wide objectives
• Advanced Excel skills
• Effective interpersonal skills, managing communications within the finance team and across all departments in the business
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines
• Strong analytical skills to support business decision-making processes
• Inquisitive & with the ability to learn quickly

Package:

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000

Holidays: 34 Days inclusive of statutory (3 fixed days)

Bonus: Up to 10% of salary

Pension: 3% personal/6% business (up to a max of 9% business contribution)

Additional Benefits:

Free Rail Pass- Home to Office

Hybrid working (2/3 days in the office)

For more information, please reach out to John Ramsay at Venari Finance- (url removed)

*Please note all third party CV's will be forwarded to Venari Finance for inclusion in the process*

Venture Recruitment Partners are proud to be working with one of the most established SME's in West Dorset.

We are looking to speak with motivated, progressive finance professionals looking to step up into a Financial Accounts position. The role would suit someone who is forward thinking and adaptable in a fast moving team environment and would be a great step up for an Assistant Management Accountant or Assistant Accountant with some Management Accounts exposure.

The role:

• Preparation of the monthly and statutory accounts
• Cash flow forecasting and analysis.
• Continually develop and improve processes
• Responsible for the completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Inputting into budget and Company forecast process.

Skills and Experience required:

• Begun Qualifications (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) OR AAT level 4 qualified and looking to start qualifications
• Previous experience in the production of monthly management information.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Strong Excel skills
• Would consider someone with a practice background, making a first move to industry

Salary and Benefits:

• Up to £45,000
• Study Support
• Company pension
• On-site parking

If this role appeals to you, please apply directly or get in contact via (url removed)

Financial Accountant - 6-Month FTC
Rate: 450-550 per day (inside IR35)
Location: Hybrid (3 days in Luton office)
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

This is a great opportunity for a qualified accountant to add value in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Manage P&L and balance sheet reporting for key cost areas
• Deliver month-end close and variance analysis
• Support cost-saving initiatives and identify risks/opportunities
• Partner with operational and finance teams to drive performance
• Ensure financial accuracy and robust reconciliations

• Qualified accountant
• Must habe experience in large, complex businesses
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Advanced Excel (including basic macros); Planning Analytics experience a plus
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and team-focused

If you're ready to hit the ground running and bring strong financial expertise to a high-performing team, apply today.

We are collaborating with a forward-thinking company based in Oxfordshire to find a talented Permanent Financial Accountant. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for a Part or newly Qualified professional looking to develop their career within a dynamic organisation. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing financial reporting, preparing monthly management account, assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes, and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Given the hybrid working arrangement, you will have the flexibility to work remotely while staying closely integrated with the finance team. This position is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in accounting principles, eager to grow within a company that values expertise and proactive contribution.

• Part or newly Qualified accountant (AAT, CIMA, ACCA) with relevant experience
li>Experience in preparing financial statements and management reports
• Strong understanding of accounting software and MS Excel
• Outstanding organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements relevant to Ltd companies
• A proactive attitude with a keen eye for detail and accuracy

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of an innovative company, offering a competitive salary aligned with your skills and experience. The role provides genuine career progression, professional development opportunities, and a supportively collaborative environment. If you are seeking to apply your Part Qualified accounting skills within a thriving tech company, we would love to hear from you. Join a team that values dedication and offers a clear pathway for growth—apply today to take the next step in your finance career.

Are you ready to step into a role where no two days are the same?
Do you thrive on balancing the precision of financial accounting with the insight and influence of management reporting?
Want to be part of a high-performing finance team in a truly global, fast-paced business where your work has real impact?

We are thrilled to be supporting a high impact, forward thinking business based in Birmingham. This is a brilliant opportunity for a technically strong accountant who also enjoys getting under the skin of a business to understand what drives performance. You'll be the kind of person who loves variety, one day you'll be deep in the detail of statutory accounts, and the next you'll be working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver clear, actionable insights. You'll have the chance to work across multiple entities, strengthen your knowledge of both UK GAAP and US GAAP, and get stuck into meaningful projects that drive improvement across the finance function. If you're looking for a role where you can flex both your technical skills and your commercial thinking, this is it.

This role comes with an annual salary of up to 55,000.00 dependent on experience and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting statutory financial statement preparation and submissions
• Maintaining the fixed asset register, managing CAPEX, and producing monthly stock analysis
• Support with producing accurate management accounts with clear analysis and commentary
• Completing VAT returns for UK and EU
• Building strong relationships with audit teams and ensuring compliance with SOX regulations
• Leading on ad-hoc finance projects and driving process improvements

Candidate Experience, Qualifications and Skills:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Part-Qualified, Finalist, or Fully Qualified
• Strong grounding in financial accounts with some exposure to management accounting
• Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• High attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• SAP and advanced Excel skills are a plus

Benefits Include:

• Annual salary up to 55,000.00
• Hybrid working
• Flexible hours
• Study support if required
• Progression and development opportunities

If you're looking for a role that will keep you engaged, stretch your skills, and give you exposure to a global business environment, this is your next move.

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• Preparing financial statements for multiple group entities
• Supporting group consolidations to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Managing corporate tax activities across subsidiaries, including instalment estimates and coordination with external advisors
• Assisting with cash flow forecasting, financial planning, and risk assessments
• Leading the month-end close process and delivering accurate reports
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, journal entries, prepayments, and accruals
• Overseeing intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and eliminations
• Maintaining accurate general ledger records for multiple entities
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns and corporation tax instalments
• Supporting year-end close, external audits, and ongoing compliance activities

• Respond to queries from external auditors.
li>Contribute to the year-end Statement of Accounts.
• Perform control account reconciliations, including debtors, creditors, and VAT.
• Assist in the preparation of the Council's monthly VAT return.
• Support the maintenance of the Council's corporate grants register.
• Conduct system testing as required.
• Perform ad hoc tasks to support the achievement of the team's objectives.

• Must be CCAB or AAT qualified.
• Ability to interpret financial information.
• Possess good communication skills.
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to work.