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Newly qualified Accountant

Posted: 12/03/26
Recruiter:Hays
Reference:3082784520
Type:Permanent
Salary:£42,000 - £52,000 Annual
Location:Southampton, Hampshire
Description: Ideal 1st move for a newly qualified ACA or ACCA

Your new company
Join a modern, ambitious accountancy practice that works with fast growing SMEs and international groups. This is a firm where you're trusted, listened to, and encouraged to contribute ideas - not just produce numbers.Your new role

As a Financial Accountant, you'll manage your own portfolio and deliver high quality financial reporting that genuinely supports the people running the business.You'll be:

  • Preparing and reviewing statutory accounts under FRS 102
  • Producing clear, insight driven monthly and quarterly management accounts
  • Strengthening balance sheet controls and reviewing reconciliations
  • Handling VAT returns and day to day compliance
  • Building cashflow forecasts and delivering meaningful financial analysis
  • Streamlining processes and supporting cloud migrations (Xero / QBO / Sage Intacct)
  • Working closely with Tax, Audit and Payroll to deliver a seamless service
You'll quickly become a trusted point of contact for finance leads and business owners who want straightforward answers, not jargon.
What you'll need to succeed
  • ACA / ACCA qualified
  • Strong technical grounding in UK GAAP (FRS 102); IFRS a plus
  • Confident preparing and reviewing statutory and management accounts
  • Good VAT knowledge and practical compliance experience
  • Solid experience with cloud accounting platforms
  • Proactive, organised and comfortable advising senior stakeholders
What you'll get in return
A genuinely supportive firm where progression is encouraged, ideas are welcomed, and flexibility is standard. You'll work with interesting, growing businesses and continue building your technical and commercial skillset - without the long hours culture #

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