Financial Accountant
  • England,London,City of London
  • Full Time, Contract
  • £53,000 - £59,000 per annum
Job Description:
Full job descriptionPurpose 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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Job number 3911243

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