Financial Reporting Accountant

Energy Aspects Ltd.; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic multinational SaaS company as a Financial Reporting Accountant, where you'll play a pivotal role in optimising financial systems and driving continuous improvements within the finance function. This hybrid position offers a blend of in-office collaboration and flexible working, allowing you to thrive in a supportive environment. You'll be responsible for preparing consolidated financial statements, ensuring compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP, and collaborating with finance teams across subsidiaries. With a focus on personal growth and professional development, this role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to financial excellence in a rapidly evolving industry.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Pension Contributions

Subsidised Gym Memberships

Holiday Allowance

Company Share Options

Daily Refreshments

In-House Barista

Social Clubs and Activities

Qualifications

• Professional certification in accounting is essential.
• Extensive experience in financial accounting is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated financial statements ensuring compliance with UK GAAP.
• Coordinate with external auditors for annual audits.
• Identify and implement process improvements for financial reporting.

Skills

Technical Accounting Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Professional Certification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)

Experience in Financial Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage Intacct

ERP Systems

PowerBI

Job description

Financial Reporting Accountant

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: Ronak Parikh

Description

We are seeking a dynamic Financial Reporting Accountant to join our fast-growing multinational SaaS business. Please note that this is a hybrid role, working flexibly 4 days in office and 1 day from home.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with strong technical, analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills, capable of optimising financial systems, practices, and processes. As the Finance process champion, the role holder will be a reporting specialist with a focus on driving continuous improvement initiatives across the Finance function.

Key responsibilities include automating accounts payable and optimising other systems, improving reporting and managing group financial statement consolidation, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP (FRS 102). The role requires collaboration with finance teams across subsidiaries and coordination with external auditors. A professional certification (e.g., ACA, CIMA, ACCA) and extensive experience in financial accounting are essential, with a preference for candidates familiar with Microsoft and Sage Intacct systems. Join us to drive financial excellence in a rapidly evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare consolidated financial statements for the group (for internal and external reporting purposes), ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards (UK GAAP).
• Coordinate with external auditors for the group’s annual audit and assist in the preparation of relevant statutory accounts and disclosures.
• Assist in the preparation of the group’s quarterly financial report and filings.
• Work closely with finance teams across subsidiaries (internal and external) to gather financial information, ensure consistency and timely management reporting.
• Improve balance sheet reporting and controls.
• Assist with transfer pricing, manage and reconcile intercompany accounts and transactions according to group policy.
• Support the group’s budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Analyse budget variances and provide insights to management.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Identify, develop and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting.
• Implementation of ERP systems and to automate, maintain, improve efficiency and accuracy of our accounting systems for reporting purposes.

Requirements

• Professional certification (e.g., ACA, CIMA, ACCA) .
• Strong technical accounting skills.
• Implementation of ERP system exposure is highly preferred (e.g. PO systems, expense management system/procure- to- pay automation).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Sage Intacct systems exposure preferred.
• Extensive experience in financial accounting, preferably in a UK headquartered multinational organisation, with a focus on group consolidation.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial regulations.
• Ability to support and coordinate on project related tasks
• Proficiency in accounting software and consolidation tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in transition from UK GAAP to IFRS
• Microsoft PowerBI and PowerPoint

Our Culture & Benefits

Welcome to our unique workplace where a passion for our industry-leading product sits at the heart of who we are.

Life at EA is completely eclectic, fostered through the global nature of the business and a real appreciation of the many cultures of our diverse team. We unite as a single, cohesive team through an array of social clubs that cater to a spectrum of interests, from running and yoga to football and culinary adventures. These groups create a collegial and dynamic atmosphere that extends beyond work, promoting a healthy and balanced lifestyle for our team.

Located in Canary Wharf with convenient access around London, our location offers nearby amenities such as shopping, gyms, dining, and lively bars. We provide daily refreshments, including fruit, hot drinks, snacks, and the expert services of an in-house barista twice a week, along with occasional exotic treats inspired by our global adventures. Our compensation packages encompass a yearly bonus, participation in a company share options scheme, private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, pension contributions, subsidised gym memberships, and holiday allowance.

Join a company that values your professional growth and personal fulfilment, all within a supportive and engaging environment.