Financial Accountant

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Ideal for an ACA Qualified Accountant looking for a first step into industry from an accountancy practise. 

Location: Reading 

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000

About the Company

My client are a fast growing energy business with a reputation for innovation and excellence. Their growth has come from organic and acquisitions and now they are looking for a recently qualified ACA accountant to join the finance team.

The Role

This is a fantastic first step into industry for a practice-trained ACA seeking to apply their technical expertise in a dynamic, group reporting environment. You will gain exposure to consolidations, IFRS, and FRS 102, while supporting statutory reporting and key projects across the group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of statutory financial statements under IFRS and FRS 102

• Support with monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidation processes

• Assist with group reporting packs for senior stakeholders and external auditors

• Lead elements of the year-end close and external audit process

• Maintain and enhance internal controls and accounting policies

• Provide technical accounting guidance on new standards and business transactions

• Support ad hoc finance projects, process improvements, and system enhancements

About You:

• ACA qualified (first-time mover, ideally from Big 4 / Top 10 audit background)

• Strong technical accounting knowledge, with exposure to IFRS and/or FRS 102

• Experience in preparing or auditing consolidated accounts

• Confident working with external auditors and senior stakeholders

• High attention to detail, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

If you are a newly qualified ACA with strong technical accounting and are ready to make your first move into industry, we’d love to hear from you.