Financial Accountant
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About the Role
Harper May is partnering with a rapidly expanding data centre group that is seeking a Financial Accountant to support its financial reporting, compliance, and control functions. As the company scales across multiple sites and regions, this role offers the opportunity to be part of a dynamic finance team in a fast-paced, capital-intensive environment.
Role Overview:
The Financial Accountant will be responsible for preparing financial statements, managing audit processes, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This is a hands-on role, ideal for a qualified or part-qualified accountant looking to gain exposure to a growing, asset-rich business with international operations.
Key Responsibilities:
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Prepare statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP and/or IFRS
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Support month-end close, journal postings, and balance sheet reconciliations
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Assist in the preparation of group consolidations and financial reporting packs
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Liaise with external auditors and coordinate year-end audit deliverables
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Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
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Support VAT returns and liaise with the Tax Manager on compliance matters
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Maintain fixed asset registers and support capital expenditure tracking
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Assist in improving financial reporting systems and procedures
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Provide financial insight and support to wider finance and operational teams
Key Requirements:
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ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or part-qualified
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Strong knowledge of statutory reporting, consolidations, and audit processes
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Experience in infrastructure, capital-intensive, or multi-entity environments is desirable
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High attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
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Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems (e.g. Sage, NetSuite, or similar)
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Proactive, collaborative mindset with a willingness to get hands-on