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Financial Accountant in Slough
On-site in Slough·Added today (last checked 12 Nov)
Our summary
- Salary
- £60,000 - £70,000 a year
About £3,780 - £4,260 a month after tax.
- Work mode
- On-site, Slough
- Contract
- Permanent
- Holiday
- 25 days holiday
Skills
Michael Page UK is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Slough.
Requirements
A successful 'Financial Accountant' should have:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
- Experience preparing statutory accounts, financial statements, and financial reports
- Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles, accounting standards, and reporting requirements
- Knowledge of VAT, tax compliance, and statutory reporting requirements.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy
- Experience maintaining robust financial controls and ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage reporting deadlines and competing priorities.
- Clear communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems
- Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and process efficiency
Pay & benefits
Financial Accountant:
- Salary: £60,000 to £70,000, dependent on the level of experience
- Permanent position
- 25 days annual leave
- Discretionary bonus
- Enhanced pension
- Private health
- Please note: The role is based on-site 5 days per week (some flex) and working hours are generally 9-6pm
The role
Summary
As a Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, delivering timely statutory and financial reporting, and ensuring strong financial controls across the business. Working closely with stakeholders throughout the organisation, you will provide reliable financial information, support compliance and regulatory requirements, and contribute to informed business decision-making through accurate analysis and reporting.- An excellent opportunity to work for an established organisation
- Growing and evolving market leader in an exciting sector
About Our Client
My client is a fast paced and exciting business that is backed by a global market leading investment business. They are growing, adopting new technology. The role will be fluid - whilst you will focus on financial accounts, you must be able to adapt to the needs of the business.
Job Description
Financial Accountant responsibilities
- Maintain accurate financial records to support clear and reliable reporting
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in line with reporting deadlines
- Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and year-end financial statements
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve any discrepancies
- Review financial transactions and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Prepare and post journals, accruals, prepayments, and other period-end accounting entries
- Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring all deadlines are met
- Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT returns and other statutory filings
- Support external audits by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor queries.
- Analyse financial information and investigate variances where required
- Maintain fixed asset registers and ensure assets are accounted for correctly
- Maintain clear and accurate documentation to support accounting processes and audit requirements
- Assist with process improvements to strengthen financial controls and increase efficiency within the finance function
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support for business projects and initiatives as required
The Successful Applicant
A successful 'Financial Accountant' should have:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or equivalent)
- Experience preparing statutory accounts, financial statements, and financial reports
- Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles, accounting standards, and reporting requirements
- Knowledge of VAT, tax compliance, and statutory reporting requirements.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy
- Experience maintaining robust financial controls and ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage reporting deadlines and competing priorities.
- Clear communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems
- Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and process efficiency
What's on Offer
Financial Accountant:
- Salary: £60,000 to £70,000, dependent on the level of experience
- Permanent position
- 25 days annual leave
- Discretionary bonus
- Enhanced pension
- Private health
- Please note: The role is based on-site 5 days per week (some flex) and working hours are generally 9-6pm
About Michael Page UK
Michael Page is a recruitment agency that connects businesses with job seekers, offering services ranging from experienced professional hiring to executive search, scaled recruitment and outsourcing solutions. The company operates globally, with more than 100 offices across 34 countries.
Its teams blend market insights, data and advanced technology to deliver hiring outcomes, and it also publishes career advice and salary guides for job seekers.
- Industry
- Staffing