Financial Reporting Accountant

Taylor James Resourcing; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global commerce and technology firm in London is seeking a Qualified ACA / CIMA / ACCA Accountant with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience. The role involves preparing monthly accounts, overseeing annual statutory accounts, and performing tax computations in a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and a commercial mindset. This position offers a dynamic opportunity within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years post-qualification experience.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment.
• Knowledge of financial reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly accounts for group reporting.
• Overseeing preparation of annual statutory accounts.
• Prepare monthly draft tax computation for UK subsidiaries.
• Liaise with auditors and prepare schedules for them.
• Monitor and develop internal controls and systems.
• Investigate and solve ad hoc queries from entities.

Skills

Strong analytical mindset

Experience in group reporting

Statutory accounts preparation

Tax computation experience

Education

Qualified ACA / CIMA / ACCA

Job description

Overview

Our client is a Global commerce and technology firm. They are looking for a Qualified ACA / CIMA / ACCA Accountant (at least 2 years Post Qualified) to join a team of 6 in London to focus on delivering value to the business in analysis of trends within the Group reporting function. This would suit a hands on individual, someone who is happy to get involved and add value to the role. The position is hybrid - team typically do Tue/Wed/Thu in the office and other days from home.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of monthly accounts for group reporting – full Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet review
• Overseeing Preparation of annual statutory accounts for UK subsidiaries
• Preparation of monthly draft tax computation for UK subsidiaries
• Liaise with auditors and preparation of schedules for auditors
• Monitoring and developing internal controls and systems
• Investigate / problem-solve ad hoc queries from UK and overseas entities
• Identify and support continuous changes and improvements within the business
• Monthly invoicing of clients across a range of product lines
• Analysing and interpreting reports relative to budgets / comparatives
• Reporting and discussing variance analysis / trends with senior group accounting staff
• Tightly managing departmental budgets in relation to projects and procurement spend
• Liaising with heads of departments to review spend compared to budget / forecast
• Capturing and developing new reporting concepts to aid business decisions
• Monthly software capitalisation reviews
• Preparing supportive calculations in relation to R&D tax

Requirements

• Qualified ACA / CIMA / ACCA
• At least 2 years post-qualification experience
• Experience in group reporting / statutory accounts and tax computations
• Strong analytical and commercial mindset
• Hybrid working, London location