Financial Accountant

Absolute Recruit; London; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a qualified Financial Accountant to join a fast-paced events business in London. The role offers a broad remit across month-end reporting and team management, with hybrid working arrangements. Ideal candidates will have strong technical accounting knowledge and leadership potential, making this an excellent opportunity for career growth. Salary ranges from £62,000 to £67,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience.
• Hands-on experience preparing management accounts.
• Experience managing or mentoring junior team members is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and ensure timely month-end close.
• Oversee VAT returns across the UK and several European jurisdictions.
• Manage finance queries and invoicing via the JIRA ticketing system.

Skills

Financial reporting

Team management

Technical accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving mindset

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

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Financial Accountant role in a fast-paced events business – broad remit, hybrid working, and a chance to lead and grow within a dynamic team.

We’re hiring for a Financial Accountant to join a growing finance team within a fast-paced, hybrid-working events business based in London. This role is ideal for a qualified accountant looking to take on a broad remit across month-end, reporting, team management, and process improvement.

Salary: £62,000 - £67,000

Location: Central London

Contract Type: Permanent

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with just 2 days in the office a week.

Key Duties:

1. Prepare monthly management accounts and ensure timely month-end close
2. Post accruals, prepayments, and all necessary journal entries
3. Complete and review balance sheet reconciliations
4. Deliver event-specific financial reporting and support wider business analysis
5. Prepare and submit weekly cash flow forecasts to senior leadership
6. Oversee VAT returns across the UK and several European jurisdictions
7. Support interim and year-end audits, liaising with external auditors
8. Approve staff expenses and oversee transactional finance activity
9. Manage finance queries and invoicing via the JIRA ticketing system
10. Supervise and develop Finance Analysts, encouraging team growth and collaboration
11. Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders across commercial, delivery, marketing, and tech teams
12. Help implement and improve financial controls and reporting processes

Key Skills:

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with 5+ years’ industry experience
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, with hands-on experience preparing management accounts
• Proficient in NetSuite and Excel (including VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, pivot tables)
• Experience managing or mentoring junior team members is desirable
• Knowledge of VAT across multiple jurisdictions
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment