Senior Corporate Accountant

An established financial services organisation is seeking a Corporate Accountant to support the delivery of financial accounting, reporting and operational finance activities across a group of non-operational legal entities. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, the role will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining a robust financial control environment, and supporting compliance with statutory, regulatory and accounting requirements. The successful candidate will have strong technical accounting expertise, experience in statutory and management reporting, and the ability to work confidently with senior stakeholders, auditors, tax advisers and external service providers. This is a hands-on role suited to a qualified accountant who enjoys operating in a complex environment and is motivated by improving processes, systems and ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of annual statutory financial statements for multiple group entities, including consolidated accounts.
• Manage the monthly financial close process, ensuring general ledger integrity, accurate journal processing and timely balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain and develop the accounting policy framework, ensuring policies are appropriate, well documented and compliant with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Act as the key relationship manager for external auditors, coordinating audit activity and ensuring queries and deliverables are resolved on time.
• Oversee the financial affairs of group holding companies in partnership with external finance service providers, ensuring accounting records are complete, accurate and up to date.
• Support treasury and banking requirements through the preparation of financial information, management accounts and covenant reporting.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation across finance, improving reporting, month-end close and other accounting processes.
• Support the development and enhancement of finance systems, reporting and consolidation tools.
• Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns accurately and within statutory deadlines.
• Coordinate corporation tax returns and related tax disclosures, working with external tax advisers to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Maintain a strong financial control environment and ensure adherence to internal governance, accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and present financial information, analysis and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Finance and other business functions, as well as external advisers and service providers.

Must-Haves

• Professionally qualified accountant – ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ post-qualification experience in a finance/accounting environment.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP and FRS 102.
• Proven experience in statutory accounts, month-end close and financial reporting.
• Experience managing external audits and working with tax advisers.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, governance and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with finance systems, general ledgers and reporting tools.
• Demonstrable track record of process improvement and automation.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Insurance/financial services experience highly desirable.

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