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Financial Accountant

Office based (4 days office based, 1 from home)

St Albans

Are you a qualified accountant with strong month-end experience, a passion for accurate financial reporting, and an eye on ESG developments? We're working exclusively with a well-established global client who are looking to appoint a Financial Accountant to their UK finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a pivotal role within a dynamic, collaborative finance function.

As the Financial Accountant, you will be instrumental in delivering an accurate month-end close process, supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles, and ensuring compliance with group reporting standards. Working within a small team you will gain excellent exposure to senior stakeholders while also supporting wider UK finance operations.

This role also offers the chance to contribute to business-critical initiatives, from audit and tax compliance through to ESG data reporting and transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of month-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting in line with Corporate and EMEA deadlines.Support the Financial Controller in preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations.Ensure strong internal controls and adherence to financial policies.Assist with VAT returns and liaise with external advisors on corporate tax submissions.Act as a key point of contact for ESG reporting Provide ad hoc support to the wider UK finance team

Who are we looking for?

A recognised accountancy qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).Solid experience in management accounting and month-end processes (accruals, prepayments, variance analysis).Working knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP.A strong understanding of statutory reporting, tax, and financial compliance.Strong understanding of ESG frameworksAdvanced Excel skillsExcellent communication skills with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

If you are a qualified accountant looking for a new challenge. this is a great time to join this organisation. A business with an entrepreneurial mindset, offering plenty of autonomy to have a real impact on the wider finance function, working closely with the Financial Controller and Director.

For more information, please apply or get in touch: Helen Hopley [email protected] / 07385 391707

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
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Client/Portfolio Manager - Top accounting firm
St Albans, Hertfordshire - Hybrid
£55,000 to £65,000

Butler Rose are delighted to be supporting our client a highly prestigious, prominent and nationally based firm with fantastic offices based conveniently in the heart of the historic City of St Albans that are eager to recruit a highly skilled and well qualified accounting professional in a Manager level capacity.

This role will take full responsibility for a diverse portfolio of SME clients spanning a varied range of industries to include managing, and reviewing the work of a small team, and developing existing and new clients.

Role Requirements -

Manage your own portfolio of clients to include staff planning, management of WIP and billingBuild and further develop client relationships with existing and new clientsPresent for partner review, complete files to a high standardAct as the main point of contact for compliance queries from clients within portfolioQuote and estimate fees within your level of authorityMeeting clients to pitch and tender for new work and putting together associated documentsBusiness development - attend new client meetings and networking eventsGood awareness of cloud-based accounting techniques and systemsEffectively delegate work to, and mentor, the teamProvide feedback to junior and senior team members of quality of work/performance

Person Requirements -

ACA or ACCA qualified with significant experience gained working for a prominent UK based firm in a supervisory or manager level position taking responsibility for a client portfolio and servicing their accounting and taxation requirements.Proven experience of managing, coaching and reviewing the work of a teamStrong commercial approach to business and confidence in developing existing as well as prospective clients.

An outstanding opportunity for a consummate professional to join this firm of choice offering a range of superb benefits and genuine career progression.


This position is advertised by Doug Greer, Butler Rose (AGY) [email protected]

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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