Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

London, W3 (Acton)

The Company

Hire Intelligence is an award-winning, international technology and audio-visual rental company with more than 34 years of trading history. Operating across corporate, government and not-for-profit sectors, it rents IT and AV equipment — including phones, tablets, laptops, graphics workstations, servers, screens, touchscreens, LED walls, projectors, printers, PA systems, and VR and AR headsets — together with associated peripherals.

The group is debt-free, with a clearly defined growth strategy, robust internal systems, and well-established business processes.

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager (UK & Ireland) and based in Acton, this leadership role carries responsibility for managing two members of staff. The successful candidate will be responsible for:

- preparation of monthly financial accounts, forecasts, and management reports;

- payment of salaries;

- preparation of year-end accounts and reconciliations;

- production of annual budgets and key performance indicators;

- submission of tax and other statutory returns; and

- managing, motivating, and maintaining clear communication with their team, department heads and the General Manager.

Essential Skills and Experience

Applicants must be able to demonstrate

- a chartered accountancy qualification with at least seven years' full-time post-qualification experience;

- previous experience in a financial accountancy role;

- strong computer literacy, numeracy, and attention to detail;

- excellent written and verbal communication skills;

- sound interpersonal, motivational, and presentation skills;

- a proven track record of teamwork and achievement;

- budget management experience;

- high ethical standards; and

- no more than three employers in the preceding six years.

Benefits

- Salary: £65,000–£70,000, plus bonus

- Pension

- Collaborative and friendly working environment