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

What you need to do now
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