Financial Accountant

Vitae Financial Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Accountant in Hammersmith, offering £40,000 - £45,000 plus benefits. Responsibilities include preparing local consolidation packages, supporting financial statements production, and assisting auditors. Ideal candidates will be at an advanced stage of ACA/ACCA studies and have experience in a large finance team. This role presents opportunities for career development and is suited for ambitious, detail-oriented individuals.

Benefits

Benefits package

Long-term career path

Recognition and rewards for dedication and enthusiasm

Qualifications

• Experience assisting with account preparation within a large in-house finance team.
• Ability to perform reconciliations and flag discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing local consolidation packages and ensuring data completeness.
• Support the production of local financial statements and maintain documentation.
• Execute routine reporting tasks related to financial statements.
• Perform research and analysis on IFRS topics to support the team.
• Prepare audit files and respond to information requests from auditors.
• Contribute to the accuracy of financial data through reconciliations.
• Identify and propose fixes for financial process improvements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

ACA/ACCA studies at an advanced stage

Job description

Financial Accountant

Hammersmith

40,000 - 45,000 + benefits package

Our client, a professional and highly diverse commercial enterprise based in the heart of Hammersmith, is looking for an intelligent, quick‑thinking and ambitious individual wishing to develop an already impressive part‑qualified skill set.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing local consolidation packages by gathering data, performing basic checks, and ensuring information is complete.
• Support the production of local financial statements by compiling schedules and maintaining required documentation.
• Help execute routine reporting tasks related to financial statements and regional reporting requirements.
• Provide initial research and basic analysis on IFRS topics to support senior accountants and the team.
• Assist in preparing audit files and responding to basic information requests from external auditors.
• Contribute to the accuracy of financial data by performing reconciliations and flagging discrepancies.
• Participate in improving financial processes by identifying small issues and proposing practical fixes.

Qualifications

Ideally your ACA/ACCA studies will be at an advanced stage, and you will have experience assisting with account preparation within a large in-house group finance team.

Benefits

The opportunity on offer will provide a depth of variety and regular challenges as well as the chance to forge a long‑term career path. Dedication, enthusiasm and ultimately results will be acknowledged and rewarded accordingly.