Financial Reporting Assistant Accountant in London

Financial Reporting Accountant
Salary: to £55000 + benefits
Location: London
Contract: Fixed-Term 6 months, Full-Time
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce group consolidation schedules and related disclosure notes for inclusion in annual financial statements in accordance with UK GAAP requirements
• Prepare and post all consolidation entries
• Assist in the preparation of group individual entity financial statements
• Liaise with and coordinate external auditors, providing requested information and resolving queries promptly
• Prepare technical accounting papers, including impairment reviews, going concern assessments, and other technical documentation as required
• Develop and maintain detailed balance sheet schedules, including consolidation schedules for business combinations, goodwill, retained earnings, and P13 adjustments
• Proactively follow up on outstanding queries and work with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of required information
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial data through robust review and reconciliation processes
• Perform monthly balance sheet movement reviews
• Ensure financial statements are fully compliant with FRS 102
• Support year-end planning, preparation of audit requests, and balance sheet reviews
• Assist with financial accounting and reporting for acquisition integrations, including fair value adjustments, goodwill calculations, and consolidation of acquired balances
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and work with stakeholders to streamline and enhance financial reporting processes

Requirements

• Proven experience in financial reporting within the Financial Services sector
• Strong technical knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS reporting requirements
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving capability and ability to manage tight deadlines
• Experience working with multiple entities and multi-currency consolidations
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions accounting and integration is advantageous

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification required (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

SPONSORSHIP WILL NOT BE PROVIDED