Chartered accountant Work, Jobs in Watford (with Salaries)

Chartered Accountant (in-house)
Velos —London
- From £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
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8d
Client Portfolio Manager
Alexander Young Chartered Certified Accountants —Palmers Green
- £55,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Accounting
- QuickBooks
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7d
Accounts Assistant
City Wise Accountants Ltd —Wembley
- £32,000 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft Office
- QuickBooks
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Valuations Director
Menzies LLP —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
Partners
PEARL CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS —Brentford
- £25,000 - £40,000 a year
- Gym membership
Chartered Tax Advisor
PKPI —Slough
- £50,000 - £65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
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7d
Senior Internal Auditor
HFG —London
- £70,000 - £75,000 a year
- Hybrid work
Financial Accountant
Chartered Insurance Institute —London
- £55,000 - £62,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
Chartered Accountant (Manager)
Upstreamly —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Accounting
- Leadership
- Communication skills
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Work from home
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10d
Valuations Manager
SW Group —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business development
- Team management
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Accountant – Team Lead (General Practice)
RCI Chartered Accountants —Dunstable
- £38,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Maintenance
- Supervising experience
- Flexitime
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Director, Sustainability Reporting
Standard Chartered —London
- Analysis skills
- Accounting
- Financial services
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
4d
Personal Tax Manager
Foxley Kingham —Luton
- £51,300 - £61,200 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Flexitime
- Work from home
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Client Services Manager (Audit)
Foxley Kingham —Luton
- £51,300 - £66,900 a year
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- In-person
- Flexitime
- Work from home
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Workday Systems Accountant
Javelin Global Commodities —London
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Bachelor's degree
- Organisational skills
- Life insurance
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Financial Regulation Analyst
The Premier League —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Accounting
- Work from home
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2d
Associate Director, Restructuring and Insolvency
Interpath Advisory —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
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Senior Statutory Reporting Manager
Starling —London
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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8d
Specialist, Tax - UK & Europe
Anglo American —London
- Full-time
- Accounting
- Accounting
- Tax experience
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20h
Specialist, Tax - UK & Europe
Anglo American / De Beers Group —London
- Full-time
- Accounting
- Accounting
- Tax experience
17h

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Chartered Accountant (in-house)

Velos
London

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Job details

Full-time
From £50,000 a year
8 days ago

Qualifications

Sage
Microsoft Excel
Chartered Accountant
Regulatory reporting
Accounting software
Financial report writing
NetSuite
Xero
Analysis skills
Bachelor's degree
Accounting
QuickBooks
Financial services
Bookkeeping
Accounting
Communication skills
Tax experience
Technical accounting

Full job description

About the Role

We are seeking a qualified Chartered Accountant with a minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE) to join our growing financial services group.

This is a broad and hands-on role offering responsibility across multiple entities operating within financial services and consumers. The successful candidate will take ownership of accounting, financial reporting and finance operations for certain businesses, while coordinating the work of external accountants, auditors and tax advisers for other entities within the group.

Working closely with senior management, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, maintaining strong financial controls, supporting business decision-making and contributing to the continued development of the group's finance function.

This role is ideally suited to an ambitious accountant seeking a long-term opportunity within a dynamic and entrepreneurial business environment, with direct exposure to senior management and a diverse range of business activities.

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to)

Accounting, Reporting & Financial Control

Take ownership of the accounting and finance function across multiple group entities.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual management accounts for designated group companies.
Maintain accurate accounting records and oversee bookkeeping and accounting activities for relevant entities.
Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure the integrity of financial records.
Participate in annual statutory accounts preparation for certain group companies and coordinate year-end reporting requirements.
Ensure compliance with UK GAAP, Companies Act requirements and applicable accounting standards.
Maintain organised accounting records and ensure appropriate supporting documentation is available and up to date.

External Accountants, Tax Advisers & Professional Providers

Act as the primary point of contact for external accountants, tax advisers and professional service providers.
Liaise with external accountants responsible for outsourced accounting functions and review their work where appropriate.
Oversee Companies House filings and related corporate compliance requirements.

Tax, Compliance & Regulatory Reporting

Coordinate corporation tax, VAT and other statutory compliance processes across the different businesses.
Support regulatory and compliance reporting requirements applicable to regulated group entities.
Monitor changes in accounting, tax and regulatory requirements and assess their impact on the business.
Ensure finance-related deadlines, filings and reporting obligations are met.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Process Improvement

Assist with budgeting, forecasting and business planning activities.
Identify opportunities to improve financial controls, reporting quality and operational efficiency.
Implement scalable finance processes to support business growth.
Drive continuous improvement of accounting systems, reporting frameworks and internal controls.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

ACA, ACCA or equivalent Chartered Accountant qualification.
Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience (PQE).
Degree in Accountancy, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
Strong experience in financial reporting, management accounts and statutory accounts preparation.
Excellent understanding of UK GAAP and corporate reporting requirements.
Strong understanding of VAT, corporation tax and statutory compliance obligations.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical capability.
Experience using accounting systems such as Xero, Sage, QuickBooks, NetSuite or similar.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities across a group structure.
High level of accuracy, attention to detail and professional integrity.

Preferred

Experience within financial services, lending, asset management, investment management, private equity, family office or other regulated environments.
Familiarity with FCA-regulated businesses and regulatory reporting requirements.
Knowledge of LLPs, SPVs and investment-related structures.
Experience implementing accounting process improvements and internal controls.

Personal Attributes

Commercially minded with strong business judgement.
High level of integrity, professionalism and discretion.
Detail-oriented with strong technical accounting skills.
Proactive, organised and solutions-focused.
Comfortable working directly with directors and senior executives.
Strong organisational and project management capabilities.
Able to work effectively in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
Reliable, accountable and committed to maintaining high professional standards.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant seeking a broad and commercially focused role within a growing financial services group.

The successful candidate will gain direct exposure to senior management, regulated businesses and a diverse range of commercial activities. The role offers significant responsibility, autonomy and long-term career progression within a professional and ambitious organisation.

Pay: From £50,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

London EC3V 9BS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

Accounting: 4 years (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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