Financial Accountant

KennedyPearce Consulting; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payments technology company in London is seeking a Financial Accountant to manage financial reporting and maintain robust controls. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with strong technical knowledge and analytical skills, comfortable in a fast-paced environment. The role offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting experience.
• Excellent understanding of financial controls and compliance frameworks.
• Proactive and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end and year-end financial reporting process.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Partner with auditors during annual audits and assist with regulatory filings.

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Financial reporting experience

Analytical skills

Excel skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)

Tools

Modern accounting systems

Job description

Financial Accountant – Financial Reporting & Controls

Location: London (Hybrid – 2 days per week in office)

Our client is a leading payments technology company, enabling seamless and secure digital transactions for businesses and consumers. Their innovative platform empowers merchants with reliable, scalable, and customer-focused payment solutions who are passionate about driving the future of digital payments.

The Role:

We are seeking a technically strong Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or equivalent) to join their Finance team in London. This role will be pivotal in ensuring the integrity of our financial reporting, maintaining robust financial controls, and supporting continued business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the month-end and year-end financial reporting process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts in line with UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Maintain strong internal controls, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Partner with auditors during annual audits and assist with regulatory filings.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Provide financial insight to senior management and support decision-making with data-driven analysis.
• Drive process improvements and automation within financial reporting and control frameworks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Product, and Commercial teams to ensure financial accuracy across the business.

About You:

• ACA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification (Big 4 or top-tier practice background desirable).
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial reporting experience (UK GAAP / IFRS).
• Excellent understanding of financial controls and compliance frameworks.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with modern accounting systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working model (typically 2 days in our London office).
• Opportunity to work with a collaborative, high-performing team at the forefront of fintech innovation.
• Career development and continuous learning opportunities.