Company Accountant
| Posting date: | 24 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £45,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £45,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 October 2025 |
| Location: | Plymouth, Devon, EX1 1QA |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4727492_1758718013 |
Summary
Your new company
You'll be joining a well-established, publicly listed organisation with a strong presence in its sector. The business offers a collaborative and professional working environment, with a small but experienced finance team based on-site.
Your new role
As Company Accountant, you'll report directly to the Financial Controller and play a key role in the preparation of both subsidiary and consolidated management accounts. You'll be responsible for a wide range of financial reporting tasks, including statutory accounts preparation, VAT submissions, fixed asset management, and supporting the annual budgeting process. This is a varied and hands-on role suited to an experienced accountant who enjoys working across multiple areas of finance.
What you'll need to succeed
- A degree in Accounting or Finance, and full or part qualification with ICAEW, ACCA, or CIMA
- At least 5 years' experience in a similar role
- Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word
- Experience using SAGE accounting software (advanced level desirable)
- Knowledge of property accounting and lease accounting would be advantageous.
- A proactive, team-oriented approach and strong communication skills, particularly when working with non-financial colleagues
What you'll get in return
- Salary of £45,000 per annum
- 35-hour working week, Monday to Friday
- 25 days (175 hours) holiday plus bank holidays
- Generous company pension scheme
- Life assurance and critical illness cover
- On-site parking
- Office-based role with a supportive and experienced finance team
What you need to do now
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