Financial Accountant ( CA / CA inter )

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and technically sound Financial Accountant to join our finance team. In this role, you will work with the Finance Manager to oversee financial health, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive internal cost efficiencies.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on professional capable of handling end-to-end accounting finalization, ensuring strict adherence to current accounting standards, and taking full ownership of VAT/tax compliance. A strong background in management accounting specifically project-based costing is essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Accounting & Year-End Finalization

Finalization of Accounts: Lead the end-to-end closing process for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Nature & Trend Analysis: Conduct deep-dive analysis of financial data, balance sheets, and profit & loss line items to ensure accurate classification and identify anomalies.

Accounting Standards Compliance: Ensure all financial records, entries, and reporting strictly adhere to current statutory accounting standards and proper accounting treatments.

Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the finance teams recurring tasks.

Prepare quick-turnaround financial summaries, schedules, or spreadsheets as requested by the Finance Manager for leadership or lenders.

2. Management Accounting & Cost Control

Project Costing Reports: Develop, maintain, and analyse project-wise costing reports to track profitability against budgets.

Collaborative Support: Work directly with the Finance Manager to translate financial data into strategic insights for operational decision-making.

3. Taxation & Regulatory Compliance

VAT Management: Take ownership of VAT return preparation, ensuring accurate reconciliation between accounting records and tax portals, followed by timely filings.

Tax Administration: Assist in navigating local corporate tax compliance, regulatory disclosures, and statutory filings.

Skills

Costing Expertise: Proven experience building project costing sheets and calculating material variances.

Software Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, advanced formulas) and accounting systems (e.g., Xero, VT Transaction Plus)

Attributes: High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership in a fast-paced environment.

Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Strong problem-solving and coordination skills.

Maintain a collaborative and positive attitude, stepping in to support colleagues during peak times (such as year-end finalization) and working seamlessly across departments to achieve shared business goals.

Remain flexible and resilient in a fast-paced environment, viewing challenges as learning opportunities and taking constructive feedback as a tool for professional development.

What We Offer

Direct Mentorship: Opportunity to work closely with the Finance Manager, gaining high-level exposure.

Career Growth: A clear pathway toward broader financial management responsibilities.

Dynamic Environment: Engagement with diverse entities and complex financial frameworks.

Benefits

Paid sick time

Provident Fund

Compensation: 60,[hidden],000.00 per month

Benefits

Paid sick time

Provident Fund

Application Question(s):

Are you qualified / part qualified CA

How many years of experience do you have in accounting and financial reporting

Do you have experience finalising monthly and annual accounts independently

How many years of experience do you have in project costing or management accounting

Which accounting software have you used

Have you worked with UK accounting, VAT, or UK-based clients

Mention your current and expected CTC .

When can you join Mention your current notice period and location.

Work Location: In person .