Senior Finance Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the finance sector is seeking a Senior Finance Accountant in Preston. This role involves producing management accounts, managing fixed assets, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Ideal candidates are fully qualified ACCA/ACA/CIMA, with a strong understanding of financial controls and excellent organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post qualification experience in finance.
• Qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA required.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and review of fixed assets’ registers.
• Production of monthly management accounts.
• Assist CFO and AD in internal controls regarding financial matters.

Skills

Fully Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Experience in insurance/broking

Senior management interaction

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Attention to detail and quality

Education

2+ years post qualification

Job description

Job Title: Senior Finance Accountant

Location:

Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Company:

Nashrock

Job Category:

Other

EU Work Permit Required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

Job Description:

• Location: London
• Department / Team: Finance
• Reports To: Assistant Director, F&TP
• Contacts Internally and Externally: All Staff (Globally), Auditors, Third Party Providers

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintenance and review of fixed assets’ registers
• Maintenance of nominal ledger and all supporting spreadsheets/workings
• Updating FX rates and Bank reconciliation on Cash Manager
• Reviewing Bought Ledger and Cashbook reports
• Production of client money reconciliations
• Production of monthly management accounts
• Production of the Bii (monthly Income Report)
• Assist in calculating corporate tax
• Produce VAT return
• Prepare regulatory returns for subsidiary companies (e.g., FCA’s RMAR, Resilience report)
• Assist CFO and AD in internal controls regarding financial matters
• Assist in preparing year-end financial statements and interim profit verification
• Prepare the Group’s annual budget
• Produce annual 1099 forms for US entity
• Propose FX trading activity and investment of surplus funds
• Review UK entities P11D’s and ensure timely submission
• Maintain relationships with external counterparties
• Ad hoc duties as required

Skills and Competencies:

• Fully Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA, 2+ years post qualification
• Experience in insurance/broking preferred
• Experience in practice and industry
• Senior management interaction
• Initiative and multi-tasking ability
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Attention to detail and quality
• Adaptability and resilience under pressure
• Familiarity with CASS rulebook (chapter 5 highly desirable)