Financial Accountant

Sheridan Maine is delighted to be partnering with a well–established and complex group in Dorset to recruit a Financial Accountant into a key role within their finance function. This position plays a central part in the delivery of external and regulatory reporting, while also supporting audit, technical accounting matters, and ongoing improvements across finance. The role offers remote/hybrid working, but to ensure smooth collaboration with the team and regular on‑site requirements, applicants must be based in Dorset or Hampshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys taking ownership and working to deadlines; the role also includes responsibility for developing and supporting an Assistant Financial Accountant.

• Preparation of statutory accounts for a number of group entities, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance
• Support the year–end audit process, responding to audit queries and acting as a key point of contact
• Assist with the preparation of group consolidated accounts for both management and statutory reporting
• Provide technical accounting support across the business, working closely with senior finance colleagues
• Coordinate and deliver a range of regulatory and external financial returns in line with statutory deadlines
• Support the preparation and submission of group VAT returns, including payments and dealing with queries
• Assist with other external reporting requirements, including regulatory and industry returns
• Manage and support an Assistant Financial Accountant, providing regular feedback, coaching, and effective delegation of work

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong technical accounting background with post–qualification experience in financial and/or management accounting
• Proven experience of statutory accounts preparation and supporting year–end audits
• Sound knowledge of group accounting and consolidation principles
• Working knowledge of VAT, with experience of preparing or supporting VAT returns
• Confident communicator with the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and external advisors
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail

If you are a proactive and technically capable Financial Accountant looking to step into a role with genuine responsibility and development opportunities, we would love to hear from you.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.