Newly qualified Accountant
Posted 1 hour 48 minutes ago by HAYS
£42,000 - £52,000 Annual
Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Hampshire, Southampton, United Kingdom, SO140
Job Description
Ideal 1st move for a newly qualified ACA or ACCA
What you'll need to succeed
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 #
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
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
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 #