Financial Accountant

Harper May Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth business in the FMCG sector is seeking a fully qualified Financial Accountant in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial reporting, compliance, and enhancing financial processes. This role requires relevant accounting qualifications (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) and offers a dynamic working environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Post-qualified experience as a financial accountant.
• Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or product-led businesses preferred.
• Strong understanding of statutory reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and ensure timely reporting.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations during month-end close.
• Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts with auditors.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Our client is a high-growth business in the fast-moving consumer goods sector, renowned for product innovation, operational scale, and strong market presence. As the company expands across multiple markets, they are seeking a fully qualified Financial Accountant to support financial reporting, compliance, and control across the group.

Role Overview

The Financial Accountant will play a critical role in delivering accurate and timely reporting, supporting statutory compliance, and enhancing financial processes. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced, product-led environment and contribute to the growth of a dynamic finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements and ensure group reporting is delivered on time and to a high standard
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and support all month‑end close processes
• Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and coordinate with auditors during year‑end
• Ensure full compliance with UK GAAP and internal financial controls
• Support VAT, corporation tax, and other regulatory filings
• Provide analytical support for forecasting, budgeting, and commercial initiatives
• Partner with operational and supply chain teams to support business decision‑making
• Identify and implement improvements to finance processes and systems

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with post-qualified experience
• Previous experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or product‑led businesses is preferred
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and understanding of statutory reporting
• Excellent Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Proactive and adaptable, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills