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Qualified Accountant

Employer
Michael Page Finance
Location
Wales, Cardiff
Salary
Negotiable
Closing date
Oct 29, 2021

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Job Role
Accountant
Sector
Accounting Firm
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

Fantastic opportunity to join a thriving team at a Big 4 firm. Become an integral member of the team with development and progression on offer.

Client Details

A Big 4 firm based in Cardiff, who are looking to acquire the services of a Qualified Accountant professional, to join their growing Finance Solutions team.

Description

The key responsibilities for this Qualified Accountant position at a leading accountancy firm based in Cardiff are:

  • Monthly management accounting - actuals, budgets and rolling forecasts

  • Financial accounting - preparing financial statements under applicable Reporting Standards

  • Accounts Payable/Receivable management

  • Preparation, reconciliation and presentation of balance sheet reviews to senior stakeholders

  • Collaborating with the client delivery teams in tasks and activities that span across operational project tracking and financial reporting

  • Manage and coach our trainee accountants/ finance assistants in their roles in delivery

Profile

In order for candidates to be successful when applying for this Qualified Accountant role at a leading accountancy firm in Cardiff, you must be:

  • ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA qualified (or equivalent)

  • Good written and oral communication skills

  • Proven ability to produce quality accounts and financial work under pressure and to tight deadlines

  • Highly proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications - excel is a must

  • Experience in documenting and/or testing financial controls - desirable

  • A strong accounting background

  • Good analytical skills, commercial aptitude and professionally sceptical mindset (ability to identify issues, understand complex problems, draw sound conclusions)

  • A strong desire to learn, a willingness to share knowledge and a strong team ethic

  • The ability to coach and develop others

  • Enthusiastic, diligent and energetic with a flexible approach in a rapidly changing environment

  • A proven track record of providing exceptional service and establishing and maintaining strong relationships

  • The ability to manage time, prioritise tasks and work under tight deadlines

Job Offer

  • Competitive salary

  • 25 days standard holiday pro rata, with options to increase this through your benefits package

  • A flexible benefits scheme that can be tailored to suit your (and your family's) needs. Provision of a group pension plan with additional funding from the Big 4 firm.

Company

Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.

We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.

Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.

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