Average Financial Accountant salary in the UK

Job Title: Group Financial Accountant Location: Solihull (Brand New Offices)Working Model: Flexible Hybrid Working Company Overview: Robert Half is recruiting on behalf of our esteemed client, a regular winner of "Great Place to Work" awards. Our client offers a dynamic and supportive environment in their state-of-the-art offices in Solihull. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and ambitious individual to join a forward-thinking company known for its commitment to employee satisfaction and professional development. Job Purpose: As a Group Financial Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing efficient and effective financial accounting processes. Your work will ensure the integrity of the Group's general ledger, providing robust and well-controlled financial information foundational to all the Group's financial reporting. Key Responsibilities: Financial Integrity & Reporting: Ensure the Group's financial information remains accurate and compliant with accounting standards, supporting month-end, quarterly, and year-end reporting cycles.VAT Management: Lead the production of the Group VAT return, coordinating inputs, managing workflows, and working closely with the Head of Tax.Team Leadership: Act as a senior member of the Financial Control team, providing coaching and development support to Assistant Accountants and reviewing junior team members' work.Process Improvement: Contribute to the Financial Control change agenda, focusing on automation, new working methods, and process simplification across Group/central areas.Subsidiary Accounts: Oversee the preparation of subsidiary accounts and related notes for the Group accounts.Collaboration: Maintain strong working relationships with internal teams, including Finance Systems Administration, Change, and Business Information teams.Continuous Improvement: Drive improvements in Group accounting processes, implementing new systems and supporting ad-hoc projects.Documentation & Ad-hoc Tasks: Ensure thorough documentation of all key processes and complete other tasks as required by the line manager. Knowledge, Experience, Skills, and Attributes: Strong understanding of VAT, PAYE, corporation tax, and statutory reporting principles. Anybody with Treasury and Hedging would be advantageous. Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to identify variances and unexpected results.Experience in a finance environment, particularly in completing complex reconciliations.Proven track record of process automation and improvements.Detail-oriented, proactive, and highly organized.Strong communication and relationship-building skills. Qualifications: ACCA/ACA/CIMA qualified or part-qualified with a clear pathway to qualification within the next 6-12 months. Application: If you are a qualified or part-qualified accountant looking to join a reputable and award-winning company, we encourage you to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to further your career in a supportive and innovative environment. Contact: Apply Now to join our client's dynamic team and make a significant impact on their continued success! Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. 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 Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself

Robert Half has collaborated with a global business located in Plymouth to recruit a Financial Accountant. This role entails several critical responsibilities for a skilled Financial Accountant. Responsibilities: Production and analysis of accounts in line with the issued monthly timetable.Ensuring the integrity of data supporting the accounts, maintaining comprehensive audit trails for both internal and external audit purposes.Oversight and consolidation of monthly performance packs for management reviews in coordination with the respective operational teams, with these packs also prepared quarterly for Senior Management review.Leading financial performance reviews with operational stakeholders and Senior Management.Maximising programme profitability and ensuring timely and accurate cash recovery in line with contract terms and conditions.Acting as the financial lead for contract pricing activities.Analysis and interpretation of key financial performance indicators and scenario modelling.Management of programme risks and opportunities. Qualifications and Skills: Qualified or finalist candidates are encouraged to apply.Excellent working knowledge of Excel.High quality standards and keen attention to detail.Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.Strong organisational skills.Sound technical knowledge. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. 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 Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself

Robert Half are partnering with a PE backed technology business that are looking to hire a Financial Accountant. Company This business are a PE backed technology platform that grew 50% last year, and have just received £60 million of investment to continue expanding. They have acquired many businesses over the past 2-3 years, and they will continue to acquire new businesses moving forward. They are based in central London and operating on a 3 x day hybrid working model. They have an ambitious and friendly culture, and Robert Half have successfully helped them to build their full finance team over the past 4 years. Role The Financial Accountant will be responsible for leading the audit of all entities in the UK and overseas, be a key point of contact for the auditors. You will coach junior members of staff, review internal controls, manage the cash flow forecasting and month end duties. This role will report into the Financial Controller and will join a finance team of 1 people. This position will be based in London. Profile The successful candidate for the Financial Accountant vacancy will be ACA qualified, and from a top 20 accountancy firm ideally. This role requires someone who has audit experience and is looking for a first move into industry. This role is joining a growing business, so you will be wanting progression and an ambitious culture. This role is based in London. Salary This position offers £60,000 - £65,000 depending on experience as well as other benefits. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. 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 Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself