Part Qualified Accountant

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our Finance team as a Part Qualified Accountant. This role is ideal for someone looking to learn, grow, and develop their career in finance. The successful candidate will also have the ability to deputise for the Finance Manager when needed, demonstrating initiative and leadership.

The position will primarily focus on managing the end-to-end revenue recognition process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards, and providing key financial insights. In addition to revenue-related responsibilities, this role will support general accounting tasks and collaborate with other departments on month-end close, reporting, and process efficiency initiatives.

This role is UK based, primarily remote working with some travel required to our London Office. We are unable to provide sponsorship for this role.

What you will do:

Revenue Management:

• Oversee all aspects of revenue management, including accurate recognition of revenue in line with accounting standards.
• Reconcile revenue accounts and ensure deferred revenue is correctly stated.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date billing processes and records.
• Collaborate with operational teams to ensure revenue data integrity.
• Handle Accounts Receivable and perform chasing responsibilities to minimise overdue balances.
• Prepare monthly revenue reports, including variance analysis against budgets and forecasts.
• Support the preparation of revenue schedules and documentation for external and internal audits.

Month-End Close and Reporting:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.
• Perform reconciliations for key accounts, including revenue, payroll, pension, and other balance sheet items.
• Analyse and explain variances to budget and prior periods, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Support in preparing financial reports and delivering insights for senior management.

Audit and Compliance:

• Assist with interim and year-end audits, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
• Prepare and provide supporting documentation for external auditors as required.

Process Efficiency and Controls:

• Build and practice efficient financial controls to ensure robust processes are in place.
• Identify areas for efficiency improvement within finance processes and implement best practices.
• Evaluate opportunities for automation of manual workflows to enhance efficiency.

Collaboration and Support:

• Partner with cross-functional teams to support accurate reporting and strategic decision-making.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting processes by providing relevant financial data and insights.
• Assist in ad hoc projects and tasks as assigned by the Finance Manager.

• AAT qualified or studying towards a professional qualification (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of revenue accounting and financial controls.
• Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders across the business.
• A proactive and detail-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Experience in finance transformation is a plus.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to take ownership of revenue processes while contributing to the overall success of the finance function. If you are eager to grow and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

• Competitive salary
• Generous 28 days holiday allowance, in addition to public holidays.
• For every year of service you complete, we’ll give you an additional days holiday (max. 5 days)
• One Dynamic Day per month on top of your holiday allowance to spend time doing the things you want to do or simply catching up with life admin.
• Freedom Pass work up to 4 weeks of the year from anywhere.
• FlexiBank you decide when to use your public holiday allocation.
• Hybrid Working approach varying with the nature of your role.
• Life cover; income protection and participation in the company pension scheme
• All employees are included in the company discretionary bonus scheme
• £100 per month to put towards wellness activities.
• Annual learning & development allowance of £1,250
• Free access to LinkedIn learning and Microsoft ESI learning platform

Additional Information:

Our company was built by looking at the world through a different lens and our culture today reflects that by encouraging you to be yourself, speak your mind, and share your opinions. We want people who want to push themselves, be part of something great, and be prepared to challenge if they think there is a better way. Collaboration sits at the heart of how we operate, it has fueled our growth enormously and our aim to be ‘world class’.                                                                                                                                  

We want everyone to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process; if you require any additional adjustments please let us know. Visit for more information

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