Financial Accountant (ACCA Qualified)

Taylor James Resourcing; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial firm based in Canary Wharf, London, is seeking a qualified Financial Accountant. Responsibilities include preparing statutory accounts, leading audits, and ensuring compliance with UK financial regulations. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in financial accounting, excellent analytical skills, and proficiency in advanced Excel and SAP tools.

Benefits

9-day fortnight

Potential for future homeworking

Qualifications

• Degree educated and qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• 5+ years post-qualification experience in financial accounting.
• Knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS102) is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare statutory accounts for UK entities, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP.
• Lead interim and year-end SOX control audits and coordinate responses.
• Handle month-end close activities and account reconciliations.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Problem-solving

Advanced Excel

SAP

Education

Degree education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

SAP

Thomson Reuters OneSource

Job description

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Our client is a Global Financial Broking firm in London.

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Our client is a Financial Market Making company in London.

Our client is a Wealth and Asset Management firm in London.

Date: 9 Aug 2023
Sector: FINANCE / ACCOUNTING
Type: Permanent
Location: London
Salary: £60,000 - 75,000 per annum
Email: [e-mail]
Ref: DB023234

We are looking for a Financial Accountant for a global firm based in Canary Wharf, London E14 5AA.

The role is office-based in Canary Wharf; it is not hybrid. The company offers a 9-day fortnight (every second Friday off). There may be some homeworking in the future at the manager's discretion.

Reporting to the Manager UK & HQ Financial Accounting, this individual will provide financial accounting services to the company's Europe business.

Main Responsibilities include:

• Preparing statutory accounts for UK entities, liaising with auditors (KPMG), and ensuring compliance with UK GAAP (FRS102).
• Leading interim and year-end SOX control audits, coordinating responses, and supporting UK & HQ accounting and projects.
• Ensuring timely internal monthly reporting to US headquarters, including benefit analysis, taxes, and doubtful accounts.
• Performing month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and reviewing SAP entries.
• Handling ad hoc statutory and analytical work, representing the team on projects.

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Degree educated and qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Knowledge of UK GAAP (FRS102).
• 5+ years post-qualification experience in financial accounting and statutory reporting.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure.
• Advanced Excel & SAP skills; Thomson Reuters OneSource experience preferred.