Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant Grays / Southend Hybrid (3 days in office)
We are partnering with a highly respected organisation to recruit a Financial Accountant to join a high-calibre finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to work under a fantastic Head of Financial Controls, gaining exposure to a broad and technically strong role within a supportive and professional environment.
The RoleAs Financial Accountant, you will take ownership of core financial reporting and statutory responsibilities, playing a key role in maintaining robust financial controls and delivering high-quality outputs.Key responsibilities include:

• Leading month-end and year-end close processes
• Preparing financial and statutory accounts
• Supporting year-end reporting and audit processes
• Acting as a key contact for external auditors
• Managing VAT compliance and reporting
• Ensuring strong financial controls and technical accounting standards are maintained

• CCAB qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIPFA / CIMA)
  - Strong part-qualified or exceptional QBE candidates will also be considered
• Proven experience in a pure financial accounting role (not just as part of a broader finance position)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of statutory reporting
• Excellent systems knowledge and confidence working with finance systems
• Experience liaising with auditors and handling audit processes

• Hybrid working (3 days per week in office across Grays / Southend)
• Opportunity to work with a high-performing, collaborative finance team
• Supportive leadership under a highly regarded Head of Financial Controls
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Strong long-term career development prospects