Financial Accountant

PPL; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company based in London is seeking a Financial Accountant to prepare financial statements and manage cash flow forecasting. The ideal candidate will be part-qualified and have at least 3 years of experience in finance. This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid working and competitive benefits including private medical care and flexible hours.

Benefits

Private medical care

Cycle-to-work scheme

Flexible hours

Music allowance

Qualifications

• Part-qualified, finalist, or qualified accountant working towards CIMA, ACCA, or similar.
• At least 3 years of experience within a finance department in a commercial organisation or a mix of practice and industry experience.
• Management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for review by the Finance Manager.
• Assist in facilitating the year-end statutory audit.
• Manage cash flow forecasting for short-term and long-term investments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Report-writing

Education

CIMA, ACCA or similar

Job description

As per Attachment

Financial Accountant

Position: Permanent, Full Time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid role, combining remote and office-based work

About the Team

PPL's Finance team manages the planning, organising, auditing, and accounting of the company's finances. They handle all payments from PPL, including over 100,000 payments to performers and rightsholders annually.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements for review by the Finance Manager.
• Assist in facilitating the year-end statutory audit, managing the audit timetable, and deliverables.
• Manage cash flow forecasting for short-term and long-term investments.
• Maintain relationships with banks and external contacts.
• Prepare month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations, including all bank accounts.
• Prepare quarterly balance sheet summaries for finance committee reporting.

Requirements

• Part-qualified, finalist, or qualified accountant working towards CIMA, ACCA, or similar.
• At least 3 years of experience within a finance department in a commercial organisation or a mix of practice and industry experience.
• Management experience.
• Experience with financial reporting standards, banking, reconciliations, and cash flow forecasts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and report-writing skills.

What We Offer

Competitive benefits including private medical care, cycle-to-work scheme, flexible hours, and a music allowance. Hybrid working with flexible start and finish times, subject to government guidelines.

Next Steps

If interested, we look forward to hearing from you!
Closing date: 08/08/2025

Equality and Diversity

We are committed to equal opportunities and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone's talent is recognized and rewarded.