Group Financial Accountant

Robert Walters UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in London is seeking a Group Financial Accountant to manage financial control and reporting. This role involves overseeing audits, improving finance processes, and engaging with stakeholders. Strong communication skills and prior experience in multi-jurisdictional environments are essential. This is a unique opportunity to positively impact financial operations within a global team.

Qualifications

• Accountant with experience in multi-jurisdictional environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt style for diverse stakeholders across regions.
• Proven ability to work under deadlines while driving speed, efficiency, and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close timetable and deliver timely group reporting.
• Produce group management accounts for the board.
• Oversee statutory audit processes.
• Ensure effective cashflow management.
• Continuously improve finance processes and systems.
• Act as key contact for external auditors and stakeholders.
• Assist in maintaining Anaplan reports and produce KPIs.

Skills

Experience in multi-jurisdictional environments

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under deadlines

Collaborative approach

Experience with external stakeholders

Interest in systems automation

Contract recruitment experience

Job description

Overview

Robert Walters is delighted to be partnering with our client, a globally leading professional services firm. We are supporting them in the search for a highly skilled Group Financial Accountant to join their team in London. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a pivotal role within a dynamic organisation that operates globally.

Role Overview

The Group Financial Accountant will lead all aspects of group financial control, treasury management, and financial reporting across the organisation. This role involves taking ownership of the month-end close process, producing group management accounts for the board, overseeing statutory audits across multiple jurisdictions, and driving continuous improvement in finance processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Month-End Close & Reporting: Manage the month-end close timetable and deliver timely group reporting. Review regional P&Ls and investigate variances against budget.
• Management Accounts: Produce group management accounts for the board with additional analysis from FP&A. Partner with the Director of Financial Control to provide insights into period results.
• Statutory Audits & Compliance: Oversee statutory audit processes and production of statutory accounts across applicable jurisdictions (UK, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia).
• Treasury Management: Ensure effective cashflow management across the group's treasury function.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Continuously improve finance processes, systems automation, methodologies, and policies to drive efficiency and best practices.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the key contact for external auditors, tax advisors, overseas compliance authorities, and banks. Build constructive relationships with external stakeholders while managing costs effectively.
• Reporting & Analysis: Assist finance colleagues in maintaining Anaplan reports and produce non-automated KPIs as required. Support transition efforts related to financial accounting centralisation between regions and shared service centres (SSC).

Key Competencies & Skills

• Accountant with experience in multi-jurisdictional environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to adapt style for diverse stakeholders across regions.
• Proven ability to work under deadlines while driving speed, efficiency, and accuracy through processes and tools.
• Collaborative approach when working with senior colleagues such as FP&A during end-to-end close processes.
• Experience working with external stakeholders (auditors, tax advisors, bank contacts) to manage relationships constructively.
• Interest in leveraging systems automation to enhance efficiency within financial operations.
• Experience in contract recruitment environments is highly advantageous but not essential.

Why Join Our Client?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation and excellence within its global team. As part of their finance department, you'll have the chance to make a tangible impact on operations while collaborating with talented professionals worldwide.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.