Senior Financial Accountant

Absolute Recruit; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global fintech is seeking a qualified Financial Accountant for an interim contract in London. The role involves supporting audit cycles, enhancing internal controls, and preparing statutory reports. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical accounting background and experience in financial services. Excellent communication skills are essential for liaising with auditors and tax advisors.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in an audit or financial accounting role.
• Experience with IFRS and financial services exposure.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor controls with the Transformation Director.
• Prepare statutory reports under IFRS.
• Manage audit deliverables and coordinate with auditors.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Technical Accounting

Education

Fully Qualified ACA/ACCA/CA/CPA

Job description

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Financial Accountant - Interim Contract

Location: London

Absolute Recruit is seeking a qualified Financial Accountant for an interim (day rate) contract with a leading global fintech. The successful candidate will have a strong technical reporting and controls background, supporting companies through audit cycles and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Transformation Director to implement and monitor controls.
• Manage and track audit deliverables.
• Collaborate with the Head of Finance to complete audit and statutory accounts.
• Prepare statutory reports for regulated entities and subsidiaries under IFRS.
• Coordinate with auditors and internal teams for audit processes.
• Liaise with tax advisors for tax submissions.
• Enhance internal controls around statutory reporting.

Minimum Requirements

• Fully Qualified ACA/ACCA/CA/CPA (or equivalent).
• Experience with IFRS.
• Background in Financial Services/Fintech FCA Regulated Business.
• At least 3 years in an audit or financial accounting role, preferably with financial services exposure.
• Strong technical accounting skills, including financial statements preparation, hedging, multi-currency, and financial instruments.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with experience working with auditors and tax advisors.

Additional Details

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level

Employment Type: Temporary

Job Function: Accounting, Auditing, and Finance

Industries: Financial Services, Securities, and Commodities

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or contact the recruiter directly for more information.