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Financial Accountant

Addington Ball Recruitment Ltd
Posted 17 days ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY1 2DQ, England

Salary

£40,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A highly respected accountancy practice in Shrewsbury is seeking a Financial Accountant due to continued growth.
  • The position offers a starting salary of up to £50,000 and requires a qualified accountant (AAT, ACCA, or ACA) with prior experience in preparing statutory accounts.
  • Responsibilities include managing a client portfolio, analyzing financial statements, and reviewing junior assignments to support their development.
  • The firm promotes hybrid working, flexible options, and has a strong commitment to career progression and employee wellbeing.
  • Candidates should possess IT skills, strong business acumen, and well-rounded communication skills to thrive in this collaborative environment.

Due to continued growth, a highly respected accountancy practice firm based in Shrewsbury require a Financial Accountant. Hybrid working from home along with inexhaustible career opportunities on offer.

As a Financial Accountant, you will manage a portfolio of clients across varied sectors and industries, providing a bespoke service in the preparation of accounts. Beyond that, you will collaborate closely with clients, delivering an added-value service, understanding their business objectives and ambitions while providing advice in relation to efficiencies, controls and processes.

For a qualified practice accountant (AAT, ACCA or ACA), this would prove to be an incredible career move with a tailored progression plan in a firm committed to developing its people, prioritise your personal wellbeing in a culture that respects work life balance.

Responsibilities:

  • Managing a portfolio of clients in the preparation of their accounts, ensuring standards and deadlines are adhered to
  • Analyse financial statements, providing guidance and advice where applicable
  • Reviewing junior assignments, providing feedback and support them in the development of their professional competencies

Requirements:

  • A qualified accountant of either AAT, ACCA or ACA / ICAEW or equivalent with prior experience of preparing statutory accounts for a portfolio of clients
  • Constantly up to date with adaptations in legislation and compliance requirements
  • IT skills including Excel and any accounting software (Xero, IRIS, QuickBooks, Sage, etc)
  • Possess a strong business acumen and hold well-rounded communication skills

What's on offer:

  • A starting salary up to £50,000
  • No barriers on career progression prospects
  • Team incentive bonus scheme
  • Hybrid working from home and flexible working options
  • Comprehensive benefits package including enhanced holidays
  • Health care cash plan
  • Funded membership fees for affiliations
  • Corporate Social Responsibility, support local communities and charities
  • Additional benefits including child care vouchers, cycle to work and car parking
  • Regular team socials and activities
  • A collaborative, supportive office culture

Register your interest by applying today or call Luke or Richard on to discuss this opportunity further, always in complete confidence.

Addington Ball is a specialist finance and accounting recruitment consultancy covering the Midlands and Northern Home counties. We are a member of TEAM and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Job ref - ABJ/241221 - Financial Accountant

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