Job Description

Buzzacott is a leading independent accountancy firm, based in the City of London with more than 600 people working together under one roof, making us the largest single office accountancy firm in the UK.


We're big enough to support clients with specialist knowledge across a range of specialisms and small enough to understand the power of personal connections.

Team Overview

The Finance team has approximately 9 people and look after the firm's financial matters. It plays a huge role in supporting the business on a day-to-day basis. The team is relied upon to provide timely and accurate financial statistics, reports, and accounts.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join our established team to provide daily, flexible, proactive support to the Finance Team, contributing to the efficiency of the team and services provided to the firm.


The main duties of this role will include the development of balance sheet reporting, ensuring all balance sheet accounts are reconciled on a monthly basis and delivering the monthly balance sheet reports to the firm as part of the management accounts.


The ideal candidate will have trained and qualified (ACA) within an audit firm.

Roles and Responsibilities

Prepare monthly Group balance sheet reports, as well as monthly balance sheet reconciliations. Support the Management Accountant with analysis and to help ensure the timely delivery of the monthly Management Accounts Play a leading role in the preparation of the Group Financial Accounts, ensuring that the tight deadlines following the Basis Period Change are met. Support the Finance Partner with the consolidation of the Group Accounts Stay on top of relevant financial reporting standards and share knowledge with other members of the Finance team. Review the updated Partner's drawings (excel) schedules before sign-off by the Finance Partner. Prepare quarterly summaries of partner capital, loan and current accounts, including those for corporate partners. To prepare and host annual training for the Finance team on the ICAEW Clients' Money Regulations ("CMR"). Become a competent user of our Practice Management System, Practice Engine ("PE"), and be able to be self-sufficient in investigating queries and extracting information required for balance sheet reconciliations. Provide general assistance and support to the wider Finance Team, and provide cover as required during team members' holiday and absence.

Skills and Experience

Qualified ACA Experience of working as an Auditor Have the ability to develop professional relationships across various levels Excellent communication skills, both spoken and written Highly organised and reliable Advanced Excel, intermediate Word, Outlook and PowerPoint skills Experience of working with recognised accounts packages Caseware experience is advantageous

Why Buzzacott?

We're big enough to provide deep expertise across a wide range of specialisms, but small enough to value meaningful personal connections -- with clients and colleagues alike. You'll work alongside experienced professionals who will support your continued development, while you contribute to shaping the growth of both our team and our clients.


At Buzzacott, we're committed to equal opportunities and ensuring all employment decisions are fair, objective, and based on merit. To see more information about our Rewards & Benefits follow this link:

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If you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply directly via the Apply button at the top of the page. When applying, please include your salary expectations and let us know what interests you about the role. Alternatively, if you would like to talk to one of our HR Team about the vacancy before applying, contact us at recruitment@buzzacott.co.uk


Please note: Our HR Team review and respond to all applications.


No agencies please.