Newly qualified Accountant
12 days ago
Southampton
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 serviceYou’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 stakeholdersWhat 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 # 4775432