Financial Accountant

Trace | Expert Accountancy & Finance Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Accountant for a prestigious Investment Management firm in Greater London. The candidate will handle IFRS statutory accounts, support financial reporting, and engage with external auditors. Ideal applicants are recently qualified accountants with experience in financial services, excellent communication skills, and strong knowledge of financial accounting regulations. This position offers a competitive salary of £60,000 and involves a hybrid work structure with 3 office days.

Qualifications

• Recent qualification as an accountant, preferably with investment management experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial accounting and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare IFRS statutory accounts and regulatory reporting.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and assist with group consolidations.
• Prepare financials for Board packs and annual report.
• Assist in Corporation Tax returns production.
• Act as contact for external auditors.
• Involve in other finance projects.

Skills

Financial services audit experience

Financial accounting knowledge

Regulatory reporting knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Recently qualified accountant

Job description

Financial Accountant / Investment Management / £60,000 / West End (3 days in the office).

A highly reputable, listed Investment Management firm are looking for a Financial Accountant. The company has around £25 billion of assets under management and this role will report to the Financial Reporting Manager.

Your Role

• Involved in preparing IFRS statutory accounts and regulatory reporting for UK entities.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and assist in group consolidations.
• Preparation of financials for quarterly Board packs and the annual report.
• Assist in the production of Corporation Tax returns.
• Act as a key contact for the external auditors.
• Involvement in other finance projects.

Your Skills and Qualifications

• Recently qualified accountant ideally with financial services audit experience (ideally investment management).
• Strong financial accounting and regulatory reporting knowledge.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

This is a great opportunity so if you have relevant experience, fit the above criteria and are looking for an exciting, rewarding, and challenging new role, please apply today.

We will be reviewing CVs throughout the process so please apply as soon as you are able to and we are committed to ensuring the entire process is inclusive and accessible for all candidates that fit the minimum requirements for our role. As such, we encourage applications from under-represented groups in the accountancy sector. Please let us know if we can make any reasonable adjustments for you at any stage in the process.

At Trace, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace and believe that, in any business, it is imperative that all members of staff feel appreciated and respected in their roles.