Financial Accountant

Virginia Tech; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services institution seeks an experienced Financial Accountant for a 12-month contract. The role involves monthly close packages, financial analysis, and exposure to senior management. Ideal candidates are ACA/ACCA qualified with proven skills in financial services, ready to take on significant responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE in a similar role.
• Confident with month-end close and preparation of financial statements.
• Ambitious self-starter, able to work in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly close packages.
• Completing variance analysis and communicating results.
• Monthly financial analysis and presenting to senior management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Job description

Financial Accountant - 12 months - Global FS Institution

We've recently partnered with a global Alternative Investment firm who have an exciting opportunity to join their Financial Control team on a 12 month basis. Focusing on the corporate side of the business, you will be given fantastic exposure to senior management, with the opportunity to take on a lot of responsibility quite rapidly.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly close packages
• Substantiating the GL accounts, completing variance analysis and communicating results
• Monthly financial analysis and presenting to senior management
• Ad-hoc project work

Your background:

• ACA/ACCA qualified, 2+ years PQE
• Experience in a similar role, ideally within Financial Services
• Experience with month end close, preparation of financial statements - confident with excel and complex formulas
• Ambitious self-starter, comfortable working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments

If you are an experienced Financial Accountant with a background in Financial Services, apply now!

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