Financial Accountant - Hybrid

W Talent; Uxbridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

On-site in Uxbridge twice per week

Job summary

Unknown company in Uxbridge is seeking an ACA/ACCA qualified Financial Accountant with a corporate audit background. The role involves leading statutory accounts, tax compliance and strengthening internal controls within a multinational framework. Hybrid on-site work in Uxbridge twice weekly.

The successful candidate will manage month-end close, liaise with outsourced teams, and support audits while driving process improvements across finance operations.

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA qualified with corporate audit background.
• 3+ years as Financial Accountant in a multinational company.
• Experience managing month-end close in a multinational environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve all month-end close activities.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations; liaise with outsourced accounting team.
• Ensure month-end close deadlines are met and provide commentary for Group Reporting.
• Analyze P&L and balance sheet performance; identify risks.
• Ensure IFRS compliance and group accounting policies.
• Support statutory audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls.
• Collaborate with Tax, Treasury and Group Reporting teams.
• Participate in finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Process improvement

Automation

Identify inefficiencies

Month-end close

ERP systems (JD Edwards)

Finance Ops / Shared Services

Education

ACA/ACCA qualified

Tools

JD Edwards

SAP

Job description

I am recruiting for our very well established client based in Uxbridge.

You will need to be ACA/ACCA qualified with Big 4-6 experience with at least 3 years industry experience at a Multi National company.

This is a Hybrid role, based on-site in Uxbridge twice per week.

Financial Accountant - ACA/ACCA Qualified with corporate Audit Background

The successful candidate will lead the preparation of statutory accounts, manage tax compliance, and ensure robust internal controls.

You will have experience in Finance Operations or Shared Service Centres within a large, multi national complex organisation

Key Skills

• Process improvement and continuous improvement mindset.
• Automation and systems optimisation experience.
• Comfortable identifying inefficiencies and proposing solutions.
• Experience improving month-end close processes and reducing reporting timelines.
• Exposure to ERP systems such as JD Edwards / SAP
• Strong understanding of Finance Operations and Shared Service environments.

Main Responsibilities:

• To review and approve all month-end close activities, including:
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Work with outsourced accounting team and provide technical guidance.
• Ensure month-end close deadlines are achieved.
• Review balance sheet movements and prepare commentary for Group Reporting.
• Perform analytical reviews of P&L and balance sheet performance.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and Group accounting policies.
• Support statutory audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Drive improvements in accounting processes and internal controls.
• Identify risks and elevate issues where appropriate.
• Work closely with Tax, Treasury and Group Reporting teams.
• Participate in finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Experience:

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA)
• 3+ years working as a Financial Accountant within a Multi-National Company
• Experience managing month-end close in a multinational business
• Previous experience working with shared service centres or outsourced finance teams
• Strong balance sheet and financial reporting experience