Financial Accountant

Vitae Financial Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Hybrid working

Job summary

Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd. is partnering with a leading international organisation to recruit a Financial Accountant into its UK finance team. The role focuses on financial reporting, statutory compliance and month-end processes within a global context.

The successful candidate will own month-end close, balance sheet reporting, KPI monitoring and support audits and tax reconciliations. ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with 5+ years of experience; NetSuite experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• At least five years of accounting experience with financial reporting focus.
• Strong analytical and variance analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of month-end close including management accounts, revenue recognition, balance sheet reporting and cash flow.
• Produce variance analysis against budget and prior year with clear commentary.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and identify risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate audit requirements and support tax returns and reconciliations.
• Monitor KPIs and prepare financial reports for business decisions.
• Ensure accounting standards, statutory requirements and internal controls are followed.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve financial reporting processes.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc analysis.
• Contribute to ERP/System implementations and policy improvements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Variance analysis

Excel

Analytical skills

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualification

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Financial Accountant

East London Hybrid Working

55,000- 60,000 + Benefits

Vitae Financial Recruitment is partnering with a leading international organisation to recruit a Financial Accountant into its UK finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified accountant to take ownership of financial reporting, statutory compliance and month-end processes within a well-established business with a wider EMEA and global presence.

The Role

• Take ownership of the month-end close, including management accounts, revenue recognition, balance sheet reporting and cash flow.
• Produce detailed variance analysis against budget and prior year, providing clear commentary and insight into financial performance.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations, identifying potential risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate audit requirements and support the preparation of tax returns and related reconciliations.
• Monitor KPIs and prepare financial reports to support business decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, statutory requirements and internal controls.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to improve financial performance and reporting processes.
• Support budgeting, quarterly forecasting and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Contribute to the implementation of new ERP and business systems, alongside improvements to financial policies and procedures.

About You

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified.
• At least five years' accounting experience, with a strong grounding in financial reporting and accounting principles.
• Experience managing month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to investigate variances and communicate findings effectively.
• Experience working within an EMEA or global business would be advantageous.
• Audit exposure, staff management experience or involvement in systems implementation would be beneficial.
• Confident using Excel and financial ERP systems; NetSuite experience would be an advantage.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable working in a varied, hands-on role.
• A second European language would be a strong advantage.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of 55,000- 60,000, depending on experience.
• Benefits package.
• Hybrid working in East London.
• Broad financial accounting responsibility within an international environment.
• Exposure to systems development, process improvement and wider business operations.