Financial Management Accountant

Financial Management Accountant

Posted 1 day ago by Berkeley Croft

£70,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom

Summary: The Financial Management Accountant role involves supporting the statutory accounting and financial reporting function for a UK-focused multi-asset wealth manager on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The position requires a blend of financial reporting, control, and business partnering to ensure accurate reporting and governance. The successful candidate will prepare financial statements, manage month-end processes, and provide financial insights to stakeholders. This is an opportunity for a proactive finance professional to make a significant impact in a dynamic financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS
  • Manage month-end processes including journals, reconciliations, intercompany balances, and management fees
  • Oversee VAT, corporate tax reconciliations, and the fixed asset register
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate governance requirements
  • Lead audit preparation and liaise with internal and external auditors
  • Provide financial insight to stakeholders and contribute to process improvements

Key Skills:

  • BCom/BCom Honours with 5+ years’ relevant experience, or ACA with post-articles experience
  • Financial services experience preferred
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards
  • Experience with ERP systems (JDE, SUN or similar)
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Analytical, detail-oriented, and confident working with stakeholders

Salary (Rate): £70,000.00 yearly

City: London Area

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

We’re partnering with a UK-focused, multi-asset wealth manager to find a technically strong and detailed-oriented Financial Management Accountant for a 12 month fixed-term contract supporting the statutory accounting and financial reporting function across multiple entities within the business. This role combines financial reporting, financial control, and business partnering, ensuring accurate reporting, strong governance, and meaningful financial insight to stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:

  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS
  • Manage month-end processes including journals, reconciliations, intercompany balances, and management fees
  • Oversee VAT, corporate tax reconciliations, and the fixed asset register
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate governance requirements
  • Lead audit preparation and liaise with internal and external auditors
  • Provide financial insight to stakeholders and contribute to process improvements

About you:

  • BCom/BCom Honours with 5+ years’ relevant experience, or ACA with post-articles experience
  • Financial services experience preferred
  • Strong knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting standards
  • Experience with ERP systems (JDE, SUN or similar)
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Analytical, detail-oriented, and confident working with stakeholders

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional looking to make an immediate impact within a dynamic financial services environment. Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Get in touch for more details.