Practice to Industry Accountant
Absolute Recruit - London, England
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Job Description Are you working in practice and looking to take the leap into commerce, but continue to study and qualify?Are you currently working in an accountancy practice and looking for your first move into industry? This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious ACA or ACCA part-qualified Accountant to join a PE-backed, multi-site group supporting eight trading businesses.Youll gain hands-on experience across the full finance cycle from bookkeeping and month-end accounts through to business partnering, while working closely with an experienced finance team that will help accelerate your development.The RoleYou will take ownership of the day-to-day and month-end financial processes for a portfolio of sites, acting as the go-to finance contact for each. This is a role with genuine variety, impact and visibility with a clear route for progression.Key responsibilities include:Managing all-around bookkeeping across multiple entitiesPreparing month-end management accounts, reconciliations and journalsSupporting variance analysis and providing insight into financial performanceWorking directly with operational managers to help them understand financial resultsMaintaining strong financial controls and supporting VAT and compliance processesAssisting with the continuous improvement of systems and processes as the group scalesAbout YouWere looking for someone who is eager to make the leap from practice into industry and take on broader, more commercial responsibility.You will bring:Experience within an accountancy practice, supporting clients or multi-entity accountsACA or ACCA part-qualified statusSolid grounding in bookkeeping, reconciliations and accounts preparationStrong Excel and accounting systems knowledge (Xero desirable)Confidence in communicating with non-finance stakeholdersA proactive, organised mindset with strong attention to detailWhats On Offer25 days annual leave + bank holidaysEnhanced pension contributionsStudy package and qualification sign offPrivate healthcare, including dental careAnnual company bonus schemeA unique chance to step out of practice and build a rounded industry skill setBroad exposure across multiple businessesStrong mentorship from senior finance professionalsHybrid working and a supportive culture (2 office days)Genuine progression opportunities as the group continues to grow
Created: 2025-12-17