Financial Accountant

Bromley Temporary £285 - £450 per day View Job Description
My client is a leading Financial Services organisation - they are looking for an experienced Financial Accountant to join them on a temporary basis to assist them through a busy time.This is an excellent opportunity to make a real difference within the finance team. For those at the lower end of the pay scale there is also the opportunity for the role to go permanent.
  • Hybrid Working - 2 days in and 3 from home
  • Well respected Financial Services organisation

About Our Client

Leading Financial Services organisation based in Bromley - this role will be based 2 days in the office and 3 from home

Job Description

Key Responsibilities will include:

Financial Accounting

  • Lead month‑end and year‑end close activities.
  • Prepare and review journals, accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, depreciation, intangibles, leases and intercompany transactions.
  • Complete key reconciliations across bank, balance sheet and P&L.



Financial Operations

  • Support AP and operational finance, including invoice coding, payment runs and expenses.
  • Handle internal and external finance queries.



Regulatory & Reporting

  • Assist with VAT, PSA, Pension Relief at Source and other recurring regulatory submissions.
  • Support quarterly and IFRS‑related reporting cycles.



Controls & Process Improvement

  • Maintain strong internal controls and ensure documentation standards are met.
  • Identify improvements, streamline manual processes and support automation initiatives.



Team Support

  • Coach and guide junior finance team members and help strengthen team structure and confidence.



The Successful Applicant

My Client is looking for someone with the following experience and attributes:

  • Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
  • Strong experience in month‑end accounting and reconciliations.
  • Excellent Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups; automation a plus).
  • Background in financial accounting or financial control.
  • Financial Services Experience / Experience of working in a regulated environment would be highly beneficial
  • Immediate Availability.
  • Calm, structured, collaborative and hands‑on, with a pragmatic and delivery‑focused approach.

What's on Offer

A day rate commensurate with experience, between £285 per day and £450 per day (if umbrella company). This is an Inside IR35 role.

Other key reasons to apply:

  • High impact role at a pivotal time.
  • Varied remit across technical and operational finance.
  • Influence and improvement opportunities in a team undergoing positive change.
  • Temp‑to‑perm potential for those interested at the lower end of the pay scale.
Contact
Maria Hallford
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6926992
Phone number
+44 7867326410

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accounting
Sector
Financial Services
Location
Bromley
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Maria Hallford
Consultant phone
+44 7867326410
Job reference
JN-012026-6926992