Senior Accountant

Equifind; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in London is seeking a Mid-Senior Finance Manager responsible for financial reporting and controls. This role involves preparing annual budgets, liaising with auditors, and implementing process improvements for timely reporting. Ideal candidates will possess a professional accountancy qualification and strong experience in financial reporting within the investment fund industry. This position offers a hybrid work environment and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial reporting within financial services.
• Experience in the investment fund industry is an advantage.
• Organised, conscientious, deadline-focused.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate financial reporting and controls across departments.
• Implement process improvements to reduce close timelines.
• Prepare annual budgets and forecasts for financial planning.

Skills

Financial reporting

Process improvements

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Autonomous working

Education

Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, CIMA or ACCA)

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Base pay range

£35,000 – £40,000 (London, United Kingdom)

Company overview

Equifind supports a well‑known broker in recruiting a broad and exciting management/financial accounting role for a financial services firm based in London, by Bank. The firm offers asset management, wealth management and broking services. It is FCA regulated and an established name in the City with a ‘start‑up agile culture’. Senior management team holds regular ‘town halls’ to discuss strategy and changes. Work is hybrid: office 3 days a week, 9 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with flexible hybrid working environment.

The team

You’ll report to the Head of Finance within a team of six.

Head of Finance description

• The role is broad and varied.
• A firm where you’ll get an abundance of exposure to senior management.
• Lots of complex business to understand and learn within the wider group.
• The team is great and sociable.
• Opportunity to grow in depth and upward.

The role

• Responsible for financial reporting and controls including coordination of monthly/quarterly timetable across several departments and business units; reviewing and approving accounting entries and related controls; Annual FRS 102 accounts, FCA reporting under IFPR, managing and coaching junior team members.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to reduce monthly/quarter end close timelines.
• Responsible for accurate and timely production of periodic management information.
• Preparation of annual budgets and other forecasting to aid financial planning and analysis throughout the front office.
• Liaison with external auditors and coordination of year‑end audit process, providing relevant information and timely responses to queries.
• Support ongoing enhancement of procedural control environment including compliance with FCA Handbook and other regulatory frameworks.
• Preparation and filing of company VAT returns and Corporation Tax filings.

Attributes, Education and Skills

• Professional accountancy qualification (ACA, CIMA or ACCA) and strong academic background including a bachelor’s degree.
• Strong post‑qualified experience in financial reporting within financial services.
• Experience within the investment fund industry is a significant advantage.
• Organised, conscientious, deadline‑focused, with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage varied workload and handle multiple stakeholder relationships and requests.
• Ability to manage expectations of managers and business partners including financial professionals with non‑accountancy background.
• Diligent and responsible individual capable of working autonomously and delivering with and without daily supervision.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance and Accounting / Auditing

Industries

Insurance Agencies and Brokerages, Financial Services, Investment Management