Financial Accountant at The Key Recruitment Group

• We have a UK client that is looking for an experienced and meticulous Bookkeeper / Financial Accountant to join their finance team in a fully remote-based capacity. This role is ideal for a finance professional with deep-rooted bookkeeping experience, a passion for financial accuracy, and the ability to interpret and analyse data effectively. If you are a self-starter who thrives in a structured, detail-oriented environment, this opportunity offers both flexibility and long-term career growth.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Prepare accurate and timely balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process manual journal entries, including reclassifications to Capex.
• Compile cost accrual and deferral (prepayment) journals based on POs, invoices, and input from business managers.
• Produce actual vs. budget reports with clear variance analysis and commentary (focus on staff cost volume/value variances).
• Review Assets Under Construction and perform related journal entries.
• Manage fixed asset journals and ensure accuracy in asset-related accounts.
• Conduct in-depth trial balance reviews.
• Review and provide input on bank account reconciliations.
• Maintain and update IFRS accounting schedules, including:
• IFRS 15 – Revenue Recognition
• IFRS 16 – Leases
• IFRS 9 – Financial Instruments
• IAS 16 – Fixed Assets
• Lead and facilitate monthly departmental spend vs. budget review meetings.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (SAIPA, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent) with strong bookkeeping capabilities.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in a financial accounting or bookkeeping role.
• Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, lookups, formulas); An assessment will be part of the interview process.
• Experience in financial control environments, including P2P processes.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive, hands-on approach to tasks.
• Background in telecommunications, manufacturing, or retail preferred; other detail-intensive industries will also be considered.