Senior Accountant

JMC Legal Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services is seeking a Senior Accountant to join their UK team in London. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in audit and financial reporting, and will be responsible for ensuring compliance, managing general accounting functions, and preparing financial statements. This hands-on role offers excellent benefits and a competitive salary, making it an attractive opportunity for finance professionals looking to advance their careers.

Benefits

Competitive Package

Pension

Bonus

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel including Pivot tables, V-lookups.
• Professional communicator with experience advising senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own the financial reporting and compliance with financial regulations.
• Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions.

Skills

Audit

Financial Reporting

Excel

Compliance

Financial Analysis

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Employer JMC Legal Recruitment Location England, London Salary £75000 - £95000 per annum + Excellent benefits Closing date 9 Jun 2025 Reference BBBH57256

View more categories View less categories Vacancy Type Business Services ,Finance ,Other Experience Level Mid Level ,Senior Level Contract Permanent Hours Full Time Practice Areas Banking/Finance ,Financial Services ,Structured Products (incl Securitisation)

Senior Accountant - UK | Financial Services

Our client is seeking a Senior Accountant with proven experience in audit and external financial reporting, as well as strong understanding of IFRS.

You will become an integral member of the Company's global finance team, focusing on financial reporting, regulatory reporting, financial analysis and audit support.

This role requires a relationship-oriented finance professional to manage the general accounting functions in the UK. This is a very hands-on role that requires one to be deeply immersed in the General Ledger, the Management Accounts, Excel based reconciliation work and financial statement preparation.

Responsibilities

• Own the financial reporting and ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations in the UK
• Manage interim and year-end account reconciliations process
• Cover accounts payable, receivable, payroll, monthly tax remittances, and general ledger work.
• Maintaining schedules in Excel, creating and processing journal entries as they relate to the general ledger using Sage Intacct accounting software
• Prepare and analyse monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements)
• Prepare accurate and timely financial forecasts and budgets. Work closely with Senior Finance Team members who are located in North America.
• Support the preparation of tax filings and liaise with external accountants and auditors as needed.
• Ensure effective internal controls to safeguard company assets.

Requirements

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or overseas equivalent
• Audit and external financial reporting
• Minimum of 3-5+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably involving a multi-national group structure.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel (Pivot tables, V-lookups, Sum-Ifs)
• Confident and professional communicator with a proven track record of advising senior stakeholders on financial matters.
• A team player who would thrive in a collaborative culture
• An understanding of European financial, banking, compliance and reporting processes would be advantageous

On Offer

• Competitive Package, incl; pension, bonus, hybrid working and much more

If this role is of interest, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Company

JMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.

We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people – and it’s true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants’ passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.

What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We’re also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We’re waiting to help you.

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