At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial reporting and ensure compliance with UK GAAP while mentoring your team.
- Company: Join Delta Capita, a global leader in financial services and technology innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a permanent full-time role with competitive salary and opportunities for growth.
- Other info: Be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity and offers career development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on financial integrity and governance in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: ACA/ACCA qualified with strong technical accounting skills and team management experience.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
Purpose of the Role
Responsible for the integrity of the Group balance sheet and statutory reporting framework. Act as a key technical accounting resource within the finance leadership team, supporting the ongoing development of the Group’s financial reporting framework, balance sheet governance and financial control environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting
- Assist in preparation of financial statements
- Ensure compliance with UK GAAP
- Review and analyse financial data for accuracy and completeness
- Manage the consolidation of financial results
- Compliance & Controls
- Ensure adherence to statutory reporting requirements
- Maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting
- Liaise with auditors during external audits
- Stay updated on changes in accounting regulations and standards
- Team Management
- Mentor and develop reporting/accounting staff
- Allocate workload and ensure deadlines are met
- Promote continuous improvement within the finance function
- Process Improvement
- Identify and implement improvements in reporting processes
- Enhance automation and efficiency in financial systems
- Support finance transformation initiatives
Role Outcomes & Measurement Objectives
- 100% of balance sheet accounts reconciled monthly
- Statutory accounts delivered within timetable
- Audit evidence library maintained and audit queries efficiently resolved
- Accounting policy and judgement papers maintained
- Intercompany balances reconciled monthly
Skills & Key Competencies
- ACA (preferred) / ACCA qualified
- Strong technical accounting capability, with deep knowledge of UK GAAP, gained within a complex audit or in-house environment
- Experience operating at a manager-equivalent level within practice or industry, with strong commercial awareness
- Exposure to mid-cap or regulated organisations, including in-house finance experience, is preferred
- Experience in lead role in group audit engagements for multi-entity organisations
- Strong balance sheet control and reconciliation discipline
- Ability to prepare and update technical accounting position papers supporting accounting and going concern stress testing
- Hands-on approach with willingness to engage directly in detailed financial reporting works
- Strong team player, results driven and curious mindset
- Solid experience in financial reporting or accounting
- Experience in a managerial or supervisory role
- Strong knowledge of accounting standards and financial regulation
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities
Nice to Have experience
- Experience in a multinational or listed company
- Exposure to financial consolidation tools
- Experience with ERP systems and reporting automation
Group Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting Lead in London employer: careersdeltacapita
Delta Capita is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation in the heart of London. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and agile training, ensuring our consultants thrive in their careers while enjoying a flexible hybrid working model. Join us to be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your journey in delivering impactful consulting services to leading financial institutions.
