Financial Accountant

Clear IT Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable professional services firm in London is seeking a Financial Accountant to enhance their Financial Reporting team. Perfect for ACA/ACCA qualified professionals with 1-3 years of experience, this role emphasizes statutory accounting and financial reporting. Responsibilities include preparing financial statements, client portfolio management, and supporting audits. Strong Excel and communication skills are essential. This position offers an opportunity to work with diverse clients while deepening technical expertise.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of post-qualification experience required.
• Strong grounding in statutory financial reporting (FRS 102 essential).
• Experience in preparing statutory accounts and consolidations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory financial statements and consolidation workings.
• Support clients with audit deliverables and liaise with external auditors.
• Research and resolve complex technical accounting queries.

Skills

Technical financial reporting

Client management

Statutory accounts preparation

Excel skills

Education

ACA or ACCA qualified

Tools

CaseWare

Xero

QuickBooks

Sage

Job description

Overview

My client is a well-established Top 30 professional services firm with a growing Financial Reporting service line, providing outsourced accounting, VAT, and regulatory reporting for clients in the financial services sector. They are seeking a Financial Accountant with strong technical expertise in statutory reporting to join their team. This role will suit someone ACA/ACCA qualified with 1-3 years of post-qualification experience, who is looking to focus more deeply on financial accounting and reporting — particularly the preparation of high-quality year-end statutory accounts for a varied and complex client base.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory financial statements and consolidation workings under FRS 102 and/or IFRS, including for multi-entity group structures
• Support clients in preparing audit deliverables and liaise with external auditors to ensure a smooth year-end process
• Research, resolve, and advise on complex technical accounting queries
• Manage a portfolio of clients, ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely reporting
• Supervise and support junior staff, contributing to technical training and development within the team
• Where required, review or oversee management accounts to support accurate year-end reporting

What You\'ll Need

• ACA or ACCA qualified, with 1-3 years\' PQE
• Strong technical grounding in statutory financial reporting (FRS 102 essential; IFRS desirable)
• Experience preparing statutory accounts, consolidations, and navigating technical accounting issues
• Background in audit or accounts within a mid-tier or larger firm
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to work confidently with both clients and auditors
• Exposure to the financial services sector desirable, but not essential
• Strong Excel skills; experience with accounting software (e.g. CaseWare, Xero, QuickBooks, Sage) beneficial

This is an exciting opportunity to deepen your expertise in financial reporting, working with complex clients across a range of sectors, while developing specialism in group reporting frameworks and advanced accounting standards.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear IT Recruitment Limited.

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