Senior Financial Accountant

Marks Sattin Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company in London is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join a high growth client in the energy/tech sector. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of post-qualification experience as a Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) and strong technical knowledge of UK reporting standards. This role offers great progression opportunities and involves managing junior team members.

Qualifications

• Around 4-5 years post-qualified experience.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and draft technical accounting memos.
• Drive an efficient audit process.
• Support the completion and review of month-end reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Ensure timely submission of annual tax computations.
• Prepare monthly tax accounting entries.
• Compile tax-related information for investment activities.
• Collaborate on ad-hoc projects.

Skills

Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Technical exposure to UK reporting standards

Managerial or mentoring experience

Can-do attitude

Job description

Senior Financial Accountant

Our high growth client in the energy/tech space are seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Accountant to join their finance team in Central London. This is a really exciting opportunity, offering brilliant progression opportunities as well as exposure to managing junior members of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and draft technical accounting memos to support appropriate treatment for new and existing transactions, as required by auditors or external stakeholders.
• Drive an efficient audit process and assist in preparing statutory financial statements.
• Support the completion and review of the month‑end reporting pack, focusing on technical aspects such as consolidation adjustments, balance sheet reconciliations, and reporting controls.
• Identify and implement process improvements within existing and emerging finance areas as the business continues to grow.
• Ensure timely and accurate submission of annual tax computations.
• Prepare monthly tax accounting entries and balance sheet reconciliations, including reviewing analysis and disallowable expenses.
• Compile and review tax‑related information for investment activities.
• Collaborate on ad‑hoc projects across the wider business in line with our growth strategy.

The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with around 4‑5 years post‑qualified experience. Strong technical exposure to UK reporting standards including IFRS and UK GAAP will be highly necessary, as well as industry exposure in a similar accounting based role. Managerial or mentoring experience will be ideal, with a can‑do attitude and want to improve processes.

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