Financial Accountant (Engineering)

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm in London is looking for a Financial Accountant with strong UK GAAP experience. This role involves preparing financial statements, collaborating with auditors, and enhancing financial processes. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary of £60,000–£65,000 alongside a 10% performance bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

10% performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience contributing to annual statutory financial statements.
• Ability to support tax-related activities and cash flow management.
• Capable of performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual statutory financial statements in compliance with UK GAAP.
• Collaborate with external auditors during the audit process.
• Drive improvements in financial reporting processes.

Skills

UK GAAP experience

Financial reporting improvements

Collaborating with auditors

Education

Fully Qualified ACA Accountant

Job description

Overview

Financial Accountant (ACA). Your new company I am supporting a well-established engineering company looking for a Financial Accountant to join their growing team. The company has recently acquired a new asset in the UK and therefore is looking for a Financial Accountant with strong UK GAAP experience to assist. This is a great opportunity to join the company at an exciting time of growth, and work alongside impressive finance leaders that will help with your development.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the preparation of annual statutory financial statements for the group and its subsidiaries in accordance with UK GAAP, ensuring full compliance with all relevant reporting standards.
• Collaborate with external auditors throughout the audit process, responding to enquiries and facilitating the timely resolution of any issues raised.
• Drive improvements in financial reporting processes and internal controls, supporting the manager’s commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide support in tax-related activities, including VAT submissions, corporate tax calculations, and annual tax disclosures.
• Assist with cash flow management.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with ad hoc projects.

Qualifications

• Fully Qualified ACA Accountant.
• Ideally exposure to engineering, infrastructure, or similar heavy sector clients (but not essential).
• Exposure to UK GAAP.

What you\'ll get

A competitive salary of £60,000–£65,000, plus a 10% performance bonus and a comprehensive benefits package. You’ll be supported in expanding this role further, working alongside accomplished finance leaders who are committed to your professional development.

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