Financial Accountant

Purpose of the Role

Drive a culture of customer centricity and continuous improvement across the Finance directorate by delivering high-quality statutory reporting, audit management, financial controls, and regulatory compliance for all designated group entities.

Key Responsibilities

Statutory Reporting - Prepare timely and accurate quarterly and annual statutory accounts for group entities, supported by complete schedules and analytical review.

Audit Management - Lead the delivery of interim and final audits, ensuring smooth coordination with auditors and readiness of all required documentation.

Intercompany & Group Reconciliations - Maintain monthly reconciliations for intercompany accounts, group investments and supported by statutory audit schedules.

Regulatory Compliance - Support preparation and submission of regulatory returns.

Financial Controls - Prepare monthly group control account reconciliations and work with finance business partners to ensure accuracy and timely delivery across assigned entities.

Financial Reporting - Contribute to quarterly financial health reports, providing insight into risks for Management and Audit & Risk Committee.

Performance & Continuous Improvement - Support departmental KPI tracking, performance reporting, and delivery of continuous improvements across financial accounting and control.

Leadership & Collaboration - Set delivery standards, provide training, and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders to strengthen financial governance.

Essential Skills & Experience

CCAB-qualified accountant

Proven leadership experience, acting as a role model for organisational values.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to collaborate across internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge and experience of regulatory financial returns, with a record of timely, accurate submissions.

Experience managing interim and year-end audits.

Ability to provide expert technical accounting advice across the business.

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