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:
Prepare statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP and/or IFRS
Support month-end close, journal postings, and balance sheet reconciliations
Assist in the preparation of group consolidations and financial reporting packs
Liaise with external auditors and coordinate year-end audit deliverables
Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies
Support VAT returns and liaise with the Tax Manager on compliance matters
Maintain fixed asset registers and support capital expenditure tracking
Assist in improving financial reporting systems and procedures
Provide financial insight and support to wider finance and operational teams
Key Requirements:
ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or part-qualified
Strong knowledge of statutory reporting, consolidations, and audit processes
Experience in infrastructure, capital-intensive, or multi-entity environments is desirable
High attention to detail with excellent organisational skills
Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting systems (e.g. Sage, NetSuite, or similar)
Proactive, collaborative mindset with a willingness to get hands-on
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