Financial Accountant
Posted 2 days ago by Finatal
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Financial Accountant role is focused on supporting a £70m turnover facilities management business during a busy audit and reporting period. The position involves preparing audit deliverables, ensuring financial statements are compliant and audit-ready, and collaborating closely with the Financial Controller and finance team. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing reporting quality and addressing auditor queries. Immediate availability is required for this 3-month contract position based in London.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and year-end audit files
- Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for auditors
- Respond to audit queries and manage information requests
- Support the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy of key balances
- Review and improve controls, documentation, and reporting accuracy
Key Skills:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong audit or year-end experience
- Solid understanding of UK GAAP and statutory reporting requirements
- Experience supporting external audits in SME or mid-market environments
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently under deadlines
- Available to start immediately
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Financial Accountant
Location | London (Hybrid)
Contract | 3 Months
Start Date | Immediate
GCE0412
Finatal have partnered with a £70m turnover facilities management business entering a busy audit and reporting period. The organisation is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to support the year-end process, prepare audit deliverables, and ensure financial statements are accurate, compliant, and audit-ready. This role will work closely with the Financial Controller and wider finance team to strengthen reporting quality, address auditor queries, and support a smooth and timely close.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and year-end audit files
- Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for auditors
- Respond to audit queries and manage information requests
- Support the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring accuracy of key balances
- Review and improve controls, documentation, and reporting accuracy
Requirements
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong audit or year-end experience
- Solid understanding of UK GAAP and statutory reporting requirements
- Experience supporting external audits in SME or mid-market environments
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work efficiently under deadlines
- Available to start immediately