Financial Accountant

HSBC Group; Whiteley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a highly skilled Financial Accountant for a 6-month contract in Whiteley, UK. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Financial Services and at least 5 years of post-qualification experience. The role involves managing operational efficiency, participating in IT system testing, and supporting year-end audit processes, among other responsibilities. This position offers a PAYE rate of £360 per day, requiring on-site presence two days a week.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA or ACA - CIMA not suitable).
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience within the Financial Services sector.
• Strong technical accounting skills and experience with complex reporting requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven leadership experience and ability to manage and mentor junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage BAU reporting changes.
• Drive BAU operational changes for efficiency.
• Participate in IT system testing.
• Lead on acquisition accounting.
• Manage year-end processing including statutory accounts.
• Support the year-end audit process.
• Deliver training and handover of finance processes.
• Oversee and manage additional finance resources.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

ACCA or ACA qualification

Job description

Financial Accountant

Company: HSBC

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

Contract: 6-Month Contract

Job ID: 23320723

Employment Type: Full time

Rate: £360 - £360

Job Details

Location: Whitely (On-site Tuesdays and Thursdays)

Duration: 6 Months

Rate: £360 PAYE per day

Working Pattern: 2 days per week (Tuesday and Thursday, on-site)

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and qualified Senior Finance professional to support a range of business-critical activities over a 6-month period. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in Financial Services and post-qualification experience in a dynamic finance environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage BAU reporting changes to align with evolving business needs.
• Drive BAU operational changes, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Participate in IT system testing to support finance-related system upgrades and implementations.
• Lead on acquisition accounting, ensuring accurate financial integration and reporting.
• Manage year-end processing, including preparation of statutory accounts and Solvency II (SII) reporting.
• Support the year-end audit process, liaising with internal and external auditors.
• Deliver training and handover of key finance processes to ensure continuity and knowledge transfer.
• Oversee and manage additional finance resources, providing leadership and guidance.

Candidate Profile

• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA or ACA - CIMA not suitable).
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience within the Financial Services sector.
• Strong technical accounting skills and experience with complex reporting requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven leadership experience and ability to manage and mentor junior team members.

Please note, in the event of a high volume of applications for this role, we will not be able to respond to each individual applicant. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within 7 days then we will not be progressing with your application. Thank you for your understanding.