Financial Accountant

Gresham Hunt; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Private medical cover

Pension contribution

Discretionary bonus

Career progression

Training & development

Job summary

The newly qualified ACA role sits in the Financial Reporting & Control team in City of London, offering a hybrid working pattern. You will contribute to accurate financial reporting, month-end processes and group packs, while engaging with senior stakeholders within a regulated financial services environment.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll build controls, assist with regulatory reporting and support audits, budgeting and forecasting cycles, with clear opportunities to progress

Qualifications

• Newly qualified ACA (or imminently) trained in Top 10 or mid-tier practice.
• Strong IFRS and UK GAAP knowledge.
• Solid Excel skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Effective communication with stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting month-end close processes.
• Producing financial reporting packs for group reporting, including variance analysis and commentary.
• Performing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and resolving issues.
• Maintaining and strengthening the financial control framework with documented controls.
• Supporting regulatory reporting and liaising with compliance as needed.
• Acting as a point of contact for external auditors during annual audit.
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and reporting efficiency.
• Contributing to ad hoc finance projects.

Skills

ACA/CPA qualification

IFRS UK GAAP

Excel proficiency

ERP systems experience

Stakeholder communication

Education

ACA qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Newly Qualified ACA – Financial Reporting & Control

City of London | Hybrid | £65,000 - £70,000 + Benefits

Are you a newly qualified ACA looking to take your first step out of practice and into industry? We’re partnering with a well-established financial services business to recruit a Newly Qualified Chartered Accountant into its Finance team, with a focus on financial reporting and control.

The Company

Our client is a specialist provider of outsourced investment administration, dealing and platform services to a wide range of investment managers and financial institutions. Operating as part of a larger, highly regarded financial services group, the business combines the stability and resources of a larger organisation with the agility and collaborative culture of a focused, growing team.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified accountant to build on their audit or practice experience in a regulated financial services environment. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the business’s financial reporting, while gaining exposure to senior stakeholders and group-level processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting the month-end and year-end close processes
• Producing financial reporting packs for group reporting, including variance analysis and commentary
• Performing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring issues are investigated and resolved promptly
• Maintaining and strengthening the financial control framework, including documenting and testing key controls
• Supporting regulatory reporting requirements and liaising with compliance where needed
• Acting as a key point of contact for external auditors during the annual audit
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and reporting efficiency
• Contributing to ad hoc projects across the finance function

About You

• Newly qualified ACA (or due to qualify imminently), ideally trained within a Top 10 or mid-tier practice
• Audit exposure to financial services clients would be highly advantageous, though not essential
• Solid understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP
• Strong technical accounting skills with a keen eye for detail
• Confident communicator, able to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Proactive and curious, with a desire to improve processes rather than simply follow them
• Strong Excel skills; experience with ERP systems is a plus

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary plus discretionary bonus
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Generous pension contribution and holiday allowance
• Private medical cover and a comprehensive benefits package
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a wider group structure
• Supportive environment with ongoing training and professional development

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious newly qualified accountant to develop a career in financial services within a supportive and growing business.