Average Accountant salary in the UK

We are searching for an experienced Accountant / Finance Manager for an extremely exciting technology focused business based in East Devon. You will ideally be a qualified Accountant or an Accountancy Finalised preparing for your final assessment. You will be working in a complex financial environment, and you will need to learn the finance function of the business with a view to taking over the complete end-to-end financial functions after an impending retirement. This will all begin with purchase ledger input and control, budget monitoring, including, employee expenses and credit control. The company uses a SAGE system and reports to senior management monthly against a forecast. You will be involved in developing these reports further in line with business needs and requirements. Once the initial functions and specific nominal ledger aspects of the company are learnt, you will progress into sales invoicing, contract monitoring and the financial aspects of project delivery and control. You will also be responsible for payroll and for managing a range of additional financial reporting. Currently the company operates within the Medical and Healthcare sector and each client contract, while driven from a template has its own incredibly unique nuances. The central financial function and forecasting of the business is currently based around a complex 'deliverables schedule' which is produced on a spreadsheet by finance with input from various systems. It is extremely critical that the company reflects its turnover from sales invoicing in line with FRS guidelines. The successful candidate will also: - Monitor and manage the financial implications of various projects in which the company is engaged upon. You will ensure that the projects are being delivered timely, within the financial constraints allowed and that they are providing our client with the necessary profit by project. This is undertaken closely with the Operational Management team.Be personable and able to communicate extremely well both within and without the organisation at an Executive level. You will be able to recommend improvements where appropriate, as well as pinpoint problems, if they exist, and offer advice on circumventing future incidents. The role reports to initially to the current Chief Financial Officer and Finance Director. The role is a full-time and permanent position and it is an office-based role with the scope for some home-based working once up-to-speed with everything. Due to this the successful candidate needs to be based within a commutable distance of Exeter and East Devon or you will be in a position to relocate to the area. As this position is assisting in the control of the entire finance function for a fast-developing technical business a project accounting background and an understanding of project delivery is a distinct bonus! The role comes with outstanding opportunities for promotion and self-development. It has an excellent benefits package which includes a pension scheme, various employee discounts, referral schemes, healthcare options and free social events. It is also offered with hybrid and flexible working approaches, and much, much more! Please note, to be considered for this role you MUST have the Right to Work in the UK long-term without the need for company sponsorship. Our client is NOT able to provide sponsorship. Please note that due to a high level of applications, we can only respond to applicants whose skills and qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. Bowerford Associates Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Are you a recently qualified ACCA, ACA or Qualified by Experience Accountant seeking a new position? Our client, a successful accountancy practice, is recruiting for its Banbury office to build its existing team.Within this role, the successful candidate will provide support for managers and directors in delivering professional accountancy services to clients including financial reporting, corporate taxation, personal taxation and tax planning and audit.The successful candidate will be offered a competitive salary in line with skills and experience and a comprehensive benefits package including private medical cover (after probation), health and wellbeing support, 25 days annual holiday, pension, death in service and regular social events.The firm offers a supportive working environment, flexible working options and an element of hybrid after the probation period.As Accountant your responsibilities will include:Taking responsibility for completing tasks within a general portfolio providing a wide range of services, ensuring that the work is accurate and produced within deadlinesPreparation of limited company accounts for a variety of clients to be reviewed by managers or directorsCorporation tax computations for reviewPreparation of partnership and sole trade accountsPreparing personal and partnership tax returnsPreparation and review of VAT returnsManagement accounts preparationAssistance with auditsCommunication with clients and HMRC on their behalfSupervise and mentor trainees, providing assistance as required and reviewing their workTravel to other offices and client sites as requiredPlease do apply for this role if you have the following skills, experience and attributes:Qualified ACCA/ACA – part qualified and QBE candidates will be consideredAt least 3 years’ experience within a practice environmentGood IT skills with knowledge of accounting systems e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, Sage, CCHSelf-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlookInterested in working with different clients in varying business sectors Logical and have an inquisitive approach to workExcellent written and verbal communication skillsMobile and flexible to work at other company offices and client’s premises when applicableSubmit your CV for this Accountant roleUnfortunately, we cannot accept applications for this role from candidates that do not have the right to work in the UK, or require visa sponsorship, either currently or in the future. This includes those currently on a student or graduate visa.Additionally, candidates must have experience gained within UK accountancy practice. We stipulate these criteria due to the high volume of applications from outside of the UK.Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Role: Our client is looking for immediate, temporary, Financial Accountant to assist them for 3 months. You be will be responsible for following duties: Act as a key player in a balance sheet remediation project.Working alongside Group Finance Manager and Group Financial Controller to deliver a fully reconciled balance sheet for upcoming audit.Reconcile significant balance sheet accounts across the group - investigating variances and inconsistencies, often within historical & imperfect dataPropose adjusting entries to correct accounts and provide a source of truth for future account reconciliationsClearly communicate all findings to senior management and provide documentation for auditors and future use.Be prepared to propose recommendations for future state processes to be implemented monthly Profile: The successful, temporary Financial Accountant will be qualified (Eg. ACA or ACCA) and ideally come from an Audit background. You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role. Client: Our client are a growing property business based in London. You will have the opportunity to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Salary & Benefits: The temporary Accounts Payable roles will be paying circa £350 - £425 per day, dependant on experience. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.