Financial Accountant

Your New Company You will be joining a well-established organisation within the Financial Services Sector, operating in a fast-paced and commercially focused environment. The business works closely with both UK and Head Office teams, providing strong exposure to a broad range of financial activities within a dynamic and evolving market.

Your New Role As Financial Accounting Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting and maintaining strong financial controls across the business. You will be responsible for supporting month-end and year-end processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and working closely with stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and drive improvements. Key responsibilities will include:

Preparing and reviewing monthly financial statements

Supporting the month-end and year-end close processes

Performing detailed balance sheet reconciliations

Supporting statutory reporting and audit requirements

Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, including IFRS

Providing analysis and commentary on financial performance

Supporting process improvements and strengthening financial controls

Partnering with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting queries

Working collaboratively with central and Head Office teams

What you'll need to succeed

Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA)

2-4 years' post-qualified experience (or equivalent level)

Strong financial accounting and reporting experience

Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Resilient, proactive, and solutions-focused approach

Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Experience within financial services or a similar environment is desirable.

Exposure to IFRS (particularly IFRS16) would be advantageous.

What you'll get in return

Competitive Salary & Benefits

Company Performance Bonus

Hybrid Working 3 days WFH

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