Financial Accountant

Smart Managed Solutions; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking a skilled Financial Accountant to manage daily accounting operations in London. The role includes preparing management accounts, assisting with audits, and conducting financial analysis. Ideal for accountants looking to advance their careers in a dynamic environment, this position offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• PQ or fully qualified (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing the monthly management accounts promptly and accurately.
• Assisting with the preparation of financial information for audits.
• Conduct financial analysis to support decision making.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

PQ or fully qualified (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Financial Accountant

Location: EC3N London, UK

Hours: Full time, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm

Salary: Competitive salary and benefits in line with market, dependant on experience

Company Overview: Smart Managed Solutions are a facilities management company with a broad portfolio of commercial buildings. To support the growth and success of the company we are looking to bring new members into our multi-disciplinary team.

Role Summary: Smart Managed Solutions is seeking a skilled and detail oriented Financial Accountant to join our team in London. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and supporting the overall financial health of the company. This role is ideal for an accountant with a solid foundation in accounting principles and a few years of experience looking to advance their career in a dynamic and growing organisation. They will be reporting to the finance manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing the monthly managements accounts in a timely and accurate manner including profit and loss reports and balance sheet.
• Assisting with the preparation of financial and regulatory information for internal and external audit purposes.
• Assisting with the preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns.
• Undertaking other projects and analysis on an adhoc basis, responding to queries under time pressure.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve accounting processes and procedures to enhance efficiency.
• Conduct financial analysis to support decision making for both finance and the wider business.
• Work closely with other departments to provide financial insights and support business initiatives.

Qualifications:

• PQ or fully qualified (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA).
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Strong excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in work.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Top 3 Behaviours:

• Analytical - analysing data, dealing with complexity, working accurately and with detail, compliance.
• Decisive - ownership, decision making, strategy
• Independent - showing initiative, adaptability, working autonomously, flexibility

Our Values

Empowerment is about giving people the authority, resources and support they need to take control of their own work and make decisions independently. It involves trusting individuals to take initiative, solve problems and contribute to the success of their organisation. Empowered employees feel valued, confident and motivated to take on challenges and drive positive change. In simple terms, empowerment means giving people the freedom and support to be their best and make a difference.

Integrity means being honest, ethical and trustworthy in everything you do. It involves having strong moral principles and doing what's right, even when no one is watching. People with integrity keep their promises, take responsibility for their actions and treat others with respect and fairness. In simple terms, integrity is about being a good person and doing the right thing, even when its difficult.

Passion means having strong enthusiasm, love and dedication for what you do. Its when you feel excited and energised by your job, and you genuinely enjoy the tasks and challenges it brings. Passionate workers often go above and beyond, putting in extra effort and taking pride in their work. They are motivated by a sense of purpose and fulfilment and they find joy in making meaningful contributions. In simple terms, passion at work is when you love what you do and it shows in how you approach your job.

Department Finance Locations Smart HQ