Senior Financial Accountant

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

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in London seeks a Finance Manager to oversee financial processes, compliance, and improve efficiencies. This role requires strong analytical and interpersonal skills along with a relevant professional qualification. Responsibilities include managing audits, month-end close tasks, and ensuring accuracy in financial reporting while fostering process improvements.

Qualifications

• Qualified ACA, CIMA, or ACCA, or equivalently qualified through experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven analytical ability to interpret complex financial information.
• Exceptional organization and planning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Review balance sheet reconciliations for compliance.
• Manage external audits and internal reviews.
• Oversee month-end close cycles accurately.
• Investigate and explain variances from forecasts.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Written communication

Decision-making skills

Time management

Education

ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent qualification

Job description

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Role Overview

You will work closely with the Business Unit Controller to identify and implement process and procedural improvements, driving efficiencies in cost management while ensuring a robust internal control environment. This includes completing Controls Self-Assessments, ensuring control procedures are adhered to, and actively updating the controls framework when processes change.

The role requires a strong ability to anticipate finance-related needs, proactively communicate with stakeholders, and deliver value-added financial services to Account Leadership and customers that align with the organisation’s strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Review balance sheet reconciliations to ensure compliance with UK&I reconciliation requirements, driving accuracy in financial reporting by ensuring all reviewer recommendations are implemented.
2. Take ownership of external audits, Group and UK&I internal audits, and Financial Controls & Assurance reviews.
3. Manage an accurate and efficient month-end close cycle for all allocated accounts.
4. Oversee month-end close tasks including calculation, review, and processing of accruals, prepayments, and revenue transactions across customer contracts.
5. Investigate and explain variances from forecasts.

Operational Finance

1. Review overdue accounts receivable and trade working capital reports, taking corrective action where required.
2. Run and review open purchase order reports weekly, keeping aged POs to a minimum.
3. Support Key Account Managers/Directors in business reviews and assist Finance Business Partners with customer reporting.
4. Oversee balance sheet control activities, ensuring completeness and accuracy of prepayments, accruals, fixed assets, contract receivables, and provisions.

Process & Continuous Improvement

1. Partner with the Business Unit Controller to implement efficiency improvements and best practices across the finance function.
2. Drive standardisation of processes to enhance accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
3. Take a proactive role in updating and refining the internal controls framework in response to procedural changes.

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

1. ACA, CIMA, ACCA (qualified) or equivalent, or qualification by relevant experience.
2. Excellent interpersonal and relationship management skills.
3. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
4. Proven analytical ability to interpret and convey complex financial information clearly.
5. Sound judgement and strong decision-making skills.
6. Exceptional organisation, planning, and time management abilities.
7. High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
8. Resilience under pressure and confidence to challenge the status quo.

The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. We understand every aspect of the user experience through our work with customers day by day.

Our approach combines intelligent solutions, high standards, and caring people to help our customers achieve their purpose—whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing innovations, or airports bringing passengers home.

ISS is committed to doing business responsibly and values diversity and inclusion. We welcome all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or educational background.

We are a Disability Confident Level 2 employer, supporting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive, and happy workplace.