Senior Financial Accountant

Marks Sattin; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern

Job summary

A financial services advisory firm in London is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant for a 12-15 month contract. This role involves overseeing monthly accounts, leading year-end audits, and managing regulatory submissions. The ideal candidate is ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with over 3 years of experience in financial services and advanced Excel skills. The position supports hybrid work with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-qualification experience in a financial environment.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Proactive and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end preparation of monthly accounts for UK and USA entities.
• Lead the year-end audit process and prepare audit schedules.
• Prepare financial data for regulatory submissions.
• Support finance transformation and process improvements.

Skills

US GAAP

Advanced Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Business Central

Job description

This range is provided by Marks Sattin. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Are you an experienced financial accountant looking to take on a dynamic role in a fast-paced, international environment? We’re seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join a high-performing finance team and support the financial operations of multiple global entities across the UK, USA, and Asia for an initial 12-15 month contract.

This business is a Global Private Markets advisory firm with expertise in Private Equity, Infrastructure, Credit & ESG. They work on a hybrid basis of 3 days per week in the office and 2 days from home.

About the Role

This is a maternity cover position offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the financial integrity and strategic growth of a global advisory firm. You’ll be responsible for:

• Monthly Accounts: End-to-end preparation for UK and USA entities, with oversight of Asian entities (including Singapore).
• Year-End Accounts & Audit: Leading the audit process, preparing year-end accounts and audit schedules, and liaising with external auditors.
• Regulatory Returns: Preparing financial data for regulatory submissions across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strategic Projects: Supporting finance transformation initiatives and process improvements.

You’ll report directly to the Financial Controller and play a key role in shaping the finance function during a period of continued business expansion.

What We’re Looking For

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with 3+ years post-qualification experience.
• Experience working in a Financial Services environment but wider professional services is also accepted.
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Advanced Excel skills (vlookup, pivot tables).
• Strong attention to detail, highly organised, and proactive.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., Business Central or similar).

Candidates on more than 2 months notice cannot be considered for this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Financial Services and Staffing and Recruiting