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Financial Accountant

City of London Permanent View Job Description
This role offers an opportunity for a recently qualified accountant (ACA or equivalent) to take responsibility for financial reporting across European entities, working collaboratively with regional and global teams.
  • Join a high‑performing finance team in financial services in London.
  • Gain exposure to complex European entities within a globally connected business.

About Our Client

Our client is a global financial firm, operating in a complex regulatory environment and known for its exceptionally high standards.

Job Description

  • Maintaining accurate books and records for European legal entities
  • Preparing monthly and annual financial statements
  • Producing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
  • Supporting audits and working with external auditors and advisors
  • Interpreting accounting standards and documenting accounting policies and controls
  • Partnering with internal stakeholders, including finance technology teams, to improve and automate processes
  • Ensuring deadlines are met in a fast‑moving, regulated environment

The Successful Applicant

  • Recently Qualified in ACA / CA or equivalent with approx 1 year PQE
  • Financial Services Sector Experience either in Industry or Practice
  • Experience preparing financial statements and account reconciliations
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
  • Confident communicator able to build effective working relationships across teams
  • Highly organised, proactive, and comfortable managing competing priorities
  • Advanced Excel skills; experience with financial systems an advantage
  • Exposure to regulated environments beneficial but not required

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and Benefits Package
  • Performance-based bonus
  • Hybrid working (3 days in office)
  • Opportunity to work with a global market leader in the financial services sector
  • Permanent role offering stability and career growth
  • Supportive and professional working environment



Contact
Mary Cotter
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6987618
Phone number
+44 207 776 5987

Job summary

Job function
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Accountancy & Finance
Sector
Financial Services
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mary Cotter
Consultant phone
+44 207 776 5987
Job reference
JN-042026-6987618