Financial Accountant
Posted Today by Jobserve
£400 Per day
Inside
Onsite
London
Summary: The Financial Accountant role involves overseeing the preparation of group and UK statutory financial statements, managing external audit coordination, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards for a global consumer brand in London. This is a contract position within the UK Financial Controlling Team, requiring a strong technical accounting background and analytical skills. The role is office-based four days a week for a duration of six months. The position is classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the preparation of group consolidated and UK statutory financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
- Support and manage the annual external audit process, liaising with auditors and maintaining strong internal financial controls.
- Prepare and review monthly reporting, balance sheets, cashflows, reconciliations, and variance analysis for key stakeholders.
- Act as a key contact between finance teams, FP&A, tax advisors, and wider business stakeholders to support reporting and financial activities.
- Contribute to finance projects, system implementations, and process improvements while handling ad hoc analysis and queries.
Key Skills:
- ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with at least 3 years post-qualified experience; Big 4 background preferred.
- Strong experience preparing or auditing financial statements with solid knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.
- Excellent analytical skills with high levels of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and thrive under pressure.
Salary (Rate): £400 per day
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance
Detailed Description From Employer:
Financial Accountant
My Client is a Global consumer brand in London; they are looking for a contract Financial Accountant to join the UK Financial Controlling Team. The Financial Accountant will oversee the preparation of group and UK statutory financial statements, manage external audit coordination, ensure compliance with accounting standards, and deliver timely statutory reporting.
Based in London, 4 days a week in the office. 6 month contract. Rate is £400 per day (Inside IR35).
Key skills:
- Professional Qualifications: ACA/ACCA qualified (or equivalent) with at least 3 years post-qualified experience; Big 4 background preferred.
- Technical Accounting Expertise: Strong experience preparing or auditing financial statements with solid knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.
- Analytical & Detail-Oriented: Excellent analytical skills with high levels of accuracy, organisation, and attention to detail.
- Systems & Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities.
- Communication & Delivery: Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and thrive under pressure.
Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting & Statutory Accounts: Lead the preparation of group consolidated and UK statutory financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
- Audit & Compliance: Support and manage the annual external audit process, liaising with auditors and maintaining strong internal financial controls.
- Month-End & Financial Analysis: Prepare and review monthly reporting, balance sheets, cashflows, reconciliations, and variance analysis for key stakeholders.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a key contact between finance teams, FP&A, tax advisors, and wider business stakeholders to support reporting and financial activities.
- Projects & Continuous Improvement: Contribute to finance projects, system implementations, and process improvements while handling ad hoc analysis and queries.
Please apply now for immediate consideration and further details.
Keywords: Financial Accountant, Technical Accounting, ACA, ACCA, Big 4, Financial Statements, Accounting principles, Excel, Financial Reporting, Stat Accounts, Audit, Month End, Financial Analysis, Balance Sheet, Monthly Reporting, FP&A.
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