Financial Accountant, Buzzacott LLP
Professional Support
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Excel
Mid and Senior level
London
Accountancy firm
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Accountancy firm
501-1000 employees
B2CB2BAccounting
Be an early applicant
Salary not provided
Excel
Mid and Senior level
London
501-1000 employees
B2CB2BAccounting
Company mission
To help businesses, individuals and not-for-profits make confident decisions.
Role
Who you are
- The ideal candidate will have trained and qualified (ACA) within an audit firm
- Qualified ACA
- Experience of working as an Auditor
- Have the ability to develop professional relationships across various levels
- Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written
- Highly organised and reliable
- Advanced Excel, intermediate Word, Outlook and PowerPoint skills
- Experience of working with recognised accounts packages
- Caseware experience is advantageous
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our Professional Support, Finance team
- Buzzacott is a leading independent accountancy firm, based in the City of London with more than 600 people working together under one roof, making us the largest single office accountancy firm in the UK
- We’re big enough to support clients with specialist knowledge across a range of specialisms and small enough to understand the power of personal connections
- The Finance team has approximately 9 people and look after the firm’s financial matters
- It plays a huge role in supporting the business on a day-to-day basis. The team is relied upon to provide timely and accurate financial statistics, reports, and accounts
- We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our established team to provide daily, flexible, proactive support to the Finance Team, contributing to the efficiency of the team and services provided to the firm
- The main duties of this role will include the development of balance sheet reporting, ensuring all balance sheet accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis and delivering the monthly balance sheet reports to the firm as part of the management accounts
- Prepare monthly Group balance sheet reports, as well as monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Support the Management Accountant with analysis and to help ensure the timely delivery of the monthly Management Accounts
- Play a leading role in the preparation of the Group Financial Accounts, ensuring that the tight deadlines following the Basis Period Change are met
- Support the Finance Partner with the consolidation of the Group Accounts
- Stay on top of relevant financial reporting standards and share knowledge with other members of the Finance team
- Review the updated Partner’s drawings (excel) schedules before sign-off by the Finance Partner
- Prepare quarterly summaries of partner capital, loan and current accounts, including those for corporate partners
- To prepare and host annual training for the Finance team on the ICAEW Clients’ Money Regulations (“CMR”)
- Become a competent user of our Practice Management System, Practice Engine (“PE”), and be able to be self-sufficient in investigating queries and extracting information required for balance sheet reconciliations
- Provide general assistance and support to the wider Finance Team, and provide cover as required during team members’ holiday and absence
- We’re big enough to provide deep expertise across a wide range of specialisms, but small enough to value meaningful personal connections — with clients and colleagues alike
- You’ll work alongside experienced professionals who will support your continued development, while you contribute to shaping the growth of both our team and our clients
Application process
- Our HR Team review and respond to all applications
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Buzzacott is an independent accountancy and advisory firm. While many mid-sized firms are merging or taking on private equity backing, Buzzacott has focused on investing in itself, recently refreshing its brand and website to reflect its ambitions and its commitment to delivering clearer, more connected advice to clients.
From its London base, the firm supports businesses, individuals, and not-for-profits across audit, tax, financial planning, corporate finance and business services. And with 57 partners, more than 600 people, and revenues of £90M, Buzzacott has built some serious scale and influence.
With more than 100 years behind it, Buzzacott has grown through innovation and strong relationships. That history continues to shape its future and by investing in its people, its identity, and the way it works, the firm is showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
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Company benefits
- Private health assessments and GP appointments: Quick, confidential access to health checks and GP services when you need them
- Private medical insurance with Vitality health: Comprehensive cover plus discounts with brands like Apple Watch, Ocado and Virgin Active *certain exclusions apply for those below manager grades*
- Eye tests and glasses contribution: We cover eye tests and contribute towards glasses needed for computer use
- Employee Assistance Programme: Confidential advice on everything from home buying to coping with illness
- Healthy lifestyle: Fresh fruit available in the office to support a healthy lifestyle. Access to over 3,000 gyms, health clubs, leisure centres, and yoga studios at reduced rates. Tax-free bike and safety equipment hire to support greener commuting via the cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing events and activities: Regular events designed to boost wellbeing, balance, and connection throughout the year
- Mental health: Personalised support with a dedicated workplace wellbeing and mental health specialist for 1-to-1 wellbeing conversations. Dedicated mental health first aiders who are available for support during challenges and emotional distress
- ICAEW - CABA support line: Free, confidential help for members on financial, personal and wellbeing challenges to members of the ICAEW
- Annual leave: You'll receive 22 days annual leave (25 days for managers and above) and public holidays. Entitlement rises to 27 based on length of service. Pro-rata applies for part-time staff
- Buying and selling holiday: You can buy or sell up to five days' holiday per year. Pro-rata applies for part-time staff
- Flexible working: We recognise the importance of supporting your work-life balance, with flexible working options, where business needs allow
- Enhanced maternity and adoption pay: After successful completion of probation, staff receive full pay for the first 24 weeks of maternity or adoption leave. For the following 15 weeks, Statutory Maternity or Adoption Pay applies
- Enhanced paternity pay: After successful completion of your probation period, the firm pays members of staff normal pay for up to four weeks of paternity leave
- Charity giving: We match personal charitable donations up to £50 yearly and provide 21 hours of paid volunteer leave
- Core values rewards: Exceptional demonstration of our core values is recognised with discretionary gifts of thanks from the firm
- Referral and client rewards: Introduce new staff or clients and receive a fixed amount or percentage of the billed invoice
- Professional subscriptions: The firm pays membership fees for relevant professional organisations, such as ICAEW, saving approximately £330 annually
- Pension contribution: We contribute 3% of earnings (5% for managers and above) to the Standard Life pension scheme via salary sacrifice
- Travel support: Interest-free season ticket loans and the tax-free Cycle to Work scheme help support commuting costs
- Lifestyle and benefits: Payroll giving, 12-month tastecard+ membership, 'Cheapside Business Alliance' discount, exam bonuses, and death in service benefit
- Discretionary gifts: Partners give gifts for occasions like marriages or loyalty milestones, such as every decade of service
Company HQ
City of London, London, UK
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