Senior Financial Accountant
- london, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent·On-site
- Full time
- £60 - £75 Per Hour
Job Description
Senior Financial Accountant
Location: London
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Sector: Multi-Site Business
A leading multi-site UK business is looking to appoint a Senior Financial Accountant into its central finance function.
This is a broad role with responsibility across financial reporting, management accounts, technical accounting, balance sheet control and consolidations, alongside regular exposure to senior stakeholders across the wider business.
The role will work closely with site and central finance teams, Treasury and other stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely reporting, while also supporting the external audit process and identifying opportunities to improve finance processes through automation and technology.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare quarterly financial statements and management accounts across the business.
- Support the preparation of group and sub-group reporting, including disclosures and supporting analysis.
- Produce analytical reviews for senior management and Board reporting, identifying key movements and transactions.
- Prepare shareholder reporting and support responses to queries.
- Prepare technical accounting and accounting policy papers for complex IFRS matters.
- Oversee key balance sheet reconciliations and investigate and resolve complex accounting issues.
- Manage accounting for financial liabilities, including interest accruals, fee amortisation and fair value movements.
- Liaise with site finance teams, Treasury, Investments and wider stakeholders throughout the reporting process.
- Work closely with external auditors to resolve queries and support the year-end and interim audit.
- Identify opportunities to improve financial controls and efficiency through automation, digital tools and AI-enabled solutions.
- Support wider finance projects and mentor more junior members of the team.
About You
We're looking for a technically strong accountant with:
- ACA or ACCA qualification and at least 2 years' post-qualified experience.
- Experience preparing financial statements and Group reporting.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.
- Proven experience with consolidations.
- Experience preparing key reconciliations and resolving complex accounting issues.
- Strong Excel skills and the ability to adapt to new finance systems and technology.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A collaborative approach, with the ability to support and mentor junior colleagues.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to take ownership of deliverables.