Accountant (Global Company / Clear Progression)

FindCore are thrilled to be assisting a leading international professional services company with the recruitment of a Client Services Accountant. The organisation provides a range of corporate, accounting, governance and cross-border business services. Permanent position. This is a Hybrid working (3 days in the company's Didcot office & 2 days at Home). Flexible Start and Finish times available. This is a unique opportunity. Clear Progression path and exposure to top-tier clients. Salary Competitive salary + comprehensive ACCA study support + training and professional development + additional benefits Key Responsibilities • Manage a portfolio of up to four clients, acting as their primary point of contact for accounting and financial matters. • Build strong, long-term client relationships and develop a detailed understanding of each client’s operations. • Act as a trusted business partner by providing practical accounting support and resolving client queries. • Prepare year-end statutory accounts from initial records through to completion. • Prepare monthly and quarterly management accounts, rather than solely reviewing accounts prepared by others. • Investigate accounting discrepancies and ensure records are complete and accurate. • Support clients with budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting. • Review bookkeeping records and ensure transactions have been recorded correctly. • Monitor incoming and outgoing payments and support effective cash-flow management. • Process and review supplier invoices, accounts payable information and payment records. • Prepare or review VAT returns and ensure submissions are completed accurately. • Support compliance with relevant HMRC and Companies House filing requirements. • Work closely with clients to identify problems and provide appropriate financial solutions. • Support and review the work of junior accountants and graduates. • Assist junior colleagues with accounting processes and professional examinations where required. Skills & Experience • Previous experience within an accountancy practice, client accounting, industry finance or a similar role. • Hands-on experience preparing statutory accounts and management accounts from start to finish. • Strong understanding of the full accounting cycle. • Experience investigating discrepancies and producing accurate financial information. • Previous exposure to budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis. • Strong bookkeeping knowledge, including cash-flow records, supplier invoices and VAT. • Experience managing client or stakeholder relationships. • Ability to explain accounting information clearly to clients and non-finance stakeholders. • Strong problem-solving, organisational and communication skills. • Confidence managing multiple responsibilities and client deadlines. • Experience supporting or reviewing the work of junior colleagues would be advantageous. • Knowledge of HMRC and Companies House filing requirements would be beneficial but is not essential. • Currently studying towards, or keen to begin, a recognised accountancy qualification. • Candidates studying ACCA, CIMA, ATI or AAT will be considered, although the successful candidate will be supported towards completing ACCA. What’s on Offer • Comprehensive ACCA study package and qualification support. • Funding for outstanding examinations and resits where candidates leave their current employer before completing their qualification. • Support for candidates transitioning from another accountancy qualification to ACCA. • Excellent opportunities for career progression within accountancy. • Manageable portfolio of no more than four clients per accountant. • Broad, hands-on exposure across the full accounting cycle. • Opportunity to develop experience in accounting, financial advisory and client relationship management. • Training and ongoing professional development. • Varied position combining technical accounting with commercial client support. • Supportive environment with opportunities to assist and mentor junior colleagues. • Opportunity to build a long-term career within a growing international organisation. For further information on this opportunity, or any other jobs, please apply via the link below or contact FindCore in the strictest confidence.