Senior Financial Accountant

Sheridan Maine; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Maine is excited to hire a Senior Financial Accountant for a dynamic London-based company. This role provides a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to handle essential financial responsibilities while enjoying a range of benefits, including a contributory pension scheme, private medical insurance, and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme (up to 5% employer contribution)

Interest-free season ticket loan

4 x life assurance benefit

Private medical insurance (after probation)

25 days holiday per annum pro-rata plus public & bank holidays

Discretionary bonus arrangements

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of post-qualification experience in a similar role.
• Proven expertise in financial accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to enhance a robust financial control environment.

Responsibilities

• General financial accounting for the company and related entities.
• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts.
• Coordinate year-end audit for the company and related entities.

Skills

Financial Accounting

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Excel

Knowledge of VAT Regulations

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

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“Every job is a self-portrait of the person who did it. Autograph your work with excellence.” Jessica Guidobono.

Sheridan Maine is collaborating with our London-based client to hire a Senior Financial Accountant. This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly expanding company with numerous benefits.

Your responsibilities as the Senior Financial Accountant will include:

• General financial accounting for the company and related entities
• Month-end process, including all adjusting journals
• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts
• Support partnership accounting (current accounts, tax reserves, capital accounts)
• Aid in daily cash flow monitoring and general treasury functions
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Review month-end bank reconciliations
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns
• Submit annual P11D information to tax accountants
• Conduct WIP and receivables ledger reviews
• Coordinate year-end audit for the company and related entities
• Complete surveys and benchmarking processes

The successful Senior Financial Accountant will require the following skills and experience:

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)
• At least 3 years of post-qualification experience in a similar role within a professional services firm
• Proven expertise in financial accounting
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and enhance a robust financial control environment
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Flexible work approach with the ability to use initiative and work independently when needed
• Commitment to personal development, learning, and growth
• High proficiency in Excel
• Knowledge of VAT regulations
• Familiarity with SRA Accounts rules is advantageous but not essential

Benefits:

• Contributory pension scheme (up to 5% employer contribution)
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• 4 x life assurance benefit
• Private medical insurance (after probation)
• 25 days holiday per annum pro-rata plus public & bank holidays
• Discretionary bonus arrangements

If you’re passionate about this position or are keen to hear more, please click on “apply” as soon as possible.