At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial reporting, manage audits, and mentor a finance team in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a leading organisation in Weymouth with a strong finance team.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a complex, multi-entity environment with excellent career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in financial accounting while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical accounting experience.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
Sheridan Maine is delighted to be partnering with a leading organisation in Weymouth who are looking to appoint an experienced Financial Accountant to join their established finance team.
Location: Weymouth (Hybrid - 2 days office / 3 days home working)
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant looking for a technically varied role within a complex, multi-entity environment, with the opportunity to take ownership of statutory reporting, technical accounting, audit management and team development. You will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting across the group, supporting continuous improvement across finance processes and acting as a trusted technical accounting point of contact.
Key Responsibilities- Lead the preparation of consolidated and subsidiary statutory accounts, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards including IFRS and UK GAAP.
- Support statutory reporting requirements across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
- Manage month-end close activities, including general ledger processes, balance sheet reviews and reconciliations.
- Take ownership of the external audit process, acting as a key contact for auditors and supporting the delivery of a smooth audit cycle.
- Provide technical accounting expertise across the business, including reviewing changes in accounting standards and preparing technical papers where required.
- Oversee group balance sheet controls, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
- Support the development and enhancement of finance processes, procedures and controls.
- Manage and mentor a small team, providing guidance, coaching and support to help develop their skills.
- Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
You will be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with strong technical accounting experience and a background in statutory reporting. You will ideally have experience within a complex organisation, with exposure to consolidated accounts, multiple entities and audit management.
The successful candidate will have:
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
- Proven experience preparing or managing statutory accounts.
- Experience acting as a key contact during external audits.
Financial Accountant employer: Sheridan Maine London
Sheridan Maine is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Weymouth that promotes a healthy work-life balance with hybrid working options. Employees benefit from a culture of continuous improvement and professional development, with opportunities to take ownership of significant financial processes and mentor team members. Joining this leading organisation means being part of a collaborative team dedicated to excellence in financial reporting and technical accounting.
