Financial Services Accountant

3 weeks ago

Wilmslow, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Equilibrium Financial Planning Full time

Management Accountant

At Equilibrium Financial Planning, we're more than just a Chartered Financial Planning company - we're an award-winning, independent firm based in the UK, with a clear purpose: making people's lives better. Whether it's our clients, our team, our community, or anyone who crosses our path, we're dedicated to creating more choices and more freedom for our clients, ultimately making their lives, and the lives of those around them, better.

We've been named one of the top 10 companies to work for in the Best Companies Top 100 List 2023, and we're the #2 Best Financial Services Company to work for in the UK. With £25bn in assets for our clients, we're looking for a Management Accountant to join our Finance and Insight team.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, tracking performance, and preparing financial statements. Their insights will help drive business decisions, support growth, and ensure profitability by delivering timely, accurate financial reports.

To achieve this, our new Management Accountant will:

  • Maintain accurate financial records, ensuring all financial transactions are properly recorded in the GP accounting system.
  • Develop and oversee financial systems and procedures, identifying opportunities for improvement.
  • Maintain a management accounts reporting model with relevant updates, such as the rollover of the financial year and code mapping.
  • Review all aspects of management accounts with both forward-looking and retrospective views.
  • Produce monthly accounts in a timely manner, providing clear and relevant analysis and narrative.
  • Maintain the financial plan to ensure a timely and accurate re-forecasting process.
  • Manage the income reconciliation process, developing and maintaining a robust system to ensure all income recognized in the financial statements is received.
  • Lead, mentor, and guide accounting team members to foster a high-performing team.
  • Deputise for the Finance Director when required.
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Finance team, ensuring tasks are assigned and completed within specific timeframes.
  • Oversee Risk Management and Compliance responsibilities, including preparing and submitting VAT returns to HMRC, filing regular reports to the FCA, and reviewing monthly payroll prepared by the People department.
  • Ensure compliance with legal requirements, accounting standards, and company policies, staying up-to-date with industry, compliance, and regulatory developments.
  • Oversee the annual audit process to ensure efficient execution, maintaining clear communication and regular updates with all stakeholders.

Qualified accountant - CIMA/ACCA/ICAEW, with a minimum of 1 year post-qualification experience.

We offer a competitive salary of £42,000 - £48,000 per annum, plus study support and a hybrid working framework. If you're a motivated and experienced accountant looking for a new challenge, please apply.

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