FCA Regulatory Reporting Accountant

Taylor James Resourcing; City Of London; On-site; GBP 97,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial recruitment agency is looking for a Financial Controller to manage the UK's finance operations, collaborate with the CFO, and develop a team of assistant accountants. The ideal candidate holds a professional finance qualification (ACA/CIMA/ACCA) and has strong technical financial experience. Responsibilities include ensuring timely delivery of management accounts and compliance with statutory reporting. Competitive salary up to £100,000 offered.

Qualifications

• Strong technical financial experience within a global company is preferred.
• Must have a professional finance qualification in ACA, CIMA, or ACCA.
• Demonstrable understanding of financial metrics and results.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end finance operations for assigned entities.
• Lead and develop a team of assistant accountants.
• Ensure statutory reporting deadlines are met.

Skills

Technical financial experience

Proficient in financial analysis

Understanding of P&L drivers

Education

Professional finance qualification (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)

Job description

Overview

Job entries and summaries extracted from the listing.

• Client Onboarding KYC Associate — 5 days in office.
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Other details listed include: Date: 7 Mar 2025; Sector: FINANCE / ACCOUNTING; Type: Permanent; Location: London; Salary: £97,000 - £100,000 per annum; Email: [e-mail]; Ref: db0702205

Responsibilities (Financial Controller)

This role provides experienced accounting & coordination on a variety of key finance operations for a significant number of the UK businesses and overseas legal entities within the Group. The person in this role will be responsible as part of a team for the accurate and timely delivery of all day-to-day finance operations for all assigned legal entities including management reporting and statutory accounting.

Assist the CFO, in leading the UK finance function, identifying ways to increase efficiency and growth opportunities. Identify and support improvements within the business. Lead and develop a team of assistant accountants to ensure all reporting requirements are met and provide support and guidance to help develop team members. Oversee end-to-end finance operations for in-scope entities. Transaction reporting. Responsible for timely production of monthly management accounts and related management information, including P&L, balance sheet & cash flows for in-scope entities. Review & challenge all the monthly management accounts, supporting schedules & reports, understanding all key movements. Thorough review of the balance sheet and balance sheet reconciliations, providing commentary and analysis where needed. Drive the continuous improvements to financial processes, automation reporting and controls. Assist in ensuring all statutory reporting deadlines are met for in-scope entities, including annual accounts and tax filings. Manage the audit process of the in-scope entities, liaising with external auditors and preparing schedules for auditors as required.

You must have Professional finance qualification in either ACA / CIMA / ACCA.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Professional finance qualification in ACA, CIMA, or ACCA.
• Strong technical financial experience, preferably within a complex global company.
• Proficient in producing, understanding, and interpreting complex/technical information clearly for both finance and non-finance audiences.
• Demonstrable experience of developing a deep understanding of financial results, including P&L drivers, balance sheet results, business metrics, and other key trends.
• Exposure to ICARA is highly preferred (for refining and developing an internal capital and risk assessment process).