Financial Accountant

Location: Southampton, Hampshire (occasional travel to London office)

Hours: - 37.5 Hours a week

Salary: - Up to -60,000

Financial Accountant: Your Next Career Move Awaits

We are currently recruiting on behalf of an award-winning financial services company based in the heart of Southampton. This is a fantastic opportunity for an accountant with strong technical skills and an eye for detail to join a passionate and customer-focused team.

Our client is an award-winning direct lender of personal unsecured online loans, with a focus on providing affordable finance and first-class customer service. They have a strong reputation, reflected in their "Excellent" rating on Trustpilot and numerous industry awards. Their business is built on helping people access credit in a transparent, simple, and supportive way.

The Role and Responsibilities

Our client is seeking a dedicated Financial Accountant to join their External Reporting team. You will be instrumental in ensuring all statutory, regulatory, and lender reporting is completed to a high standard. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of financial statements for all group companies, adhering to FRS102 and IAS standards.
• Contributing to year-end processes, including audit deliverables and internal audit procedures.
• Helping with technical accounting projects, providing recommendations on accounting treatments, and implementing changes where necessary.
• Preparing regulatory returns and facility reporting for their financial backers.
• Liaising effectively with internal teams and external partners, such as auditors and independent advisors.

What Our Client Is Looking For

The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with a strong academic background and relevant work experience, ideally within financial services or audit. They are looking for someone who possesses:

• Strong competency in reporting under FRS102 and IAS.
• A working knowledge of IAS39 and IFRS9.
• The ability to think strategically and apply a critical questioning approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive, enquiring mind.
• Experience with debt securitisation reporting and Netsuite is a distinct advantage.

Benefits and Company Culture

Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their employees both professionally and personally. These include:

• A competitive salary and a discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, which increases with service.
• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa), dental scheme, and income protection.
• Access to free GP and counselling support services.
• A pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, and access to hundreds of discounts via Perk Box.
• A supportive and sociable culture with a casual dress code and regular team events.

Our client prides themselves on their "Excellent" Trustpilot score and their passion for providing first-class customer service. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented professional who wants to be part of a company with a strong culture and a great track record, we want to hear from you.

Ready to take the next step in your career, apply now to hear more!