Financial Accountant (Ref: BH-10338) Permanent

📍 Financial Accountant | Hybrid Working | Kent 

Goldhawk Associates is partnering with a forward-thinking organisation in Kent to appoint a talented Financial Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of fixed asset and balance sheet accounting within a dynamic finance team.

You’ll be joining a collaborative and supportive environment, playing a key role in ensuring robust financial controls, technical compliance, and high-quality reporting across the group and its subsidiaries.

🔍 What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the monthly balance sheet reporting and oversee all fixed asset activities including capitalisation, disposals, depreciation, and grant accounting
• Manage and support a small team of two, promoting professional development and continuous improvement
• Act as the technical accounting expert, advising on compliance, policy changes, and financial decision-making
• Own the preparation of key financial statement areas and liaise with auditors for both internal and external audits
• Be the lead on all tax-related matters, including preparation, submission, and advisory (VAT, Corporation Tax, etc.)
• Deliver regular forecasts and budgets for fixed assets, depreciation, and asset sales
• Maintain robust reconciliation processes and ensure control frameworks are consistently followed
• Contribute to financial systems upgrades and optimisation projects

🎯 What We’re Looking For:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
• Experience in financial accounting with a strong technical background
• Excellent understanding of fixed asset accounting, tax regulations, and compliance standards
• Confident working with complex reconciliations and financial systems
• Strong communicator with an ability to translate complex accounting topics for non-finance stakeholders
• Experience in leading or coaching junior team members is highly desirable

📈 Why Apply?

• Be part of an organisation that values improvement, integrity, and expertise
• Excellent exposure to senior stakeholders and key business decisions
• Hybrid working, generous annual leave, and strong organisational culture
• Opportunity to lead change and shape how fixed assets and balance sheet items are managed

If you’re a technically strong accountant looking to step into a role with real impact and visibility, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch with Goldhawk Associates for a confidential conversation.

Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications currently being received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.