Senior Financial Accountant

Cedar; London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport organisation in Central London is seeking a qualified Senior Financial Accountant to join their finance team. The role involves managing financial reporting, statutory accounts, and compliance within a regulated environment, ideal for detail-oriented individuals ready to make an impact.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with post-qualification experience.
• Experience in the rail or transport industry is highly desirable.
• Short notice availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review periodic balance sheets and cashflow reporting.
• Lead the statutory accounts process and manage audit lifecycle.
• Drive periodic balance sheet reconciliations and ensure financial controls.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualification

Tools

SAP

SAP BI

BPC

Job description

Financial Accountant

Location: London Hybrid Working
Salary: Up to £62,000 + excellent benefits
Level: Qualified – ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Hybrid working

Contract Type: Permanent

Previous rail industry experience is essential

Cedar is recruiting on behalf of a leading transport sector organisation for a qualified Senior Financial Accountant to join a well-established finance team in Central London.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own the preparation and review of periodic balance sheets and cashflow reporting.
• Lead the statutory accounts process, annual audited accounts, and IFRS16 reporting.
• Manage external reporting requirements including VAT, PSA, Corporation Tax, and ORR submissions.
• Act as the primary contact for external auditors and manage the full audit lifecycle.
• Provide guidance on accounting standards and support key accounting judgements.
• Drive periodic balance sheet reconciliations and ensure robust financial controls.
• Assist the Financial Reporting Manager with ad hoc reporting and team support.

Key Requirements:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with post-qualification experience.
• Background in the rail or transport industry is highly desirable.
• Advanced Excel skills are essential (e.g. pivot tables, lookups, modelling).
• Proficiency with SAP, SAP BI, or BPC is an advantage.
• Confident communicator with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on, detail-driven individual to play a pivotal role in financial reporting within a complex and regulated environment.

Short notice availability is strongly preferred.