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Financial Accountant

City of London Permanent £65,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
An excellent opportunity for a newly qualified ACA accountant to join a growing financial services business and support financial reporting across entities. The role offers exposure to management reporting, statutory accounts, controls enhancement and stakeholder reporting in a fast-paced environment.
  • Join a PE-backed business with ambitious growth plans.
  • Broad role with exposure to reporting, controls and process improvement.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading financial services and technology organisation operating in the investment sector. Backed by private equity investment, the business is pursuing a significant growth strategy and continues to develop its service offering and operational capabilities.

Job Description

  • Support the month-end close process and preparation of management accounts.
  • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and account substantiation.
  • Assist with board and investor reporting.
  • Support VAT, tax and other compliance-related activities.
  • Assist with statutory accounts preparation and external audit requirements.
  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and automation.
  • Contribute to ad hoc analysis, projects and wider finance initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

  • ACA qualified with a max 0-2 years' post-qualification experience.
  • Financial services experience is advantageous.
  • First Time Industry Movers from Practice desirable.
  • Good understanding of IFRS; consolidation experience is beneficial.
  • Exposure to month-end processes, management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Strong Excel skills; Power BI exposure would be advantageous.
  • Analytical, detail-oriented and adaptable, with strong communication skills.
  • Happy to work 4 days in the office per week (5 days during probation).

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Opportunity to join a high-growth, private equity-backed business.
  • Broad exposure across financial reporting, compliance and business improvement activities.
  • Collaborative small-team environment with strong learning and development opportunities.
  • Chance to help build and enhance a best-in-class finance function
Contact
Mary Cotter
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7123945
Phone number
+44 207 776 5987

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Accounting
Sector
Financial Services
Where
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Mary Cotter
Consultant phone
+44 207 776 5987
Job reference
JN-102026-7123945