At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare monthly financial statements and support month-end and year-end processes.
- Company: Join a well-established organisation in the fast-paced financial services sector.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company performance bonus, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Experience in financial services and knowledge of IFRS16 is advantageous.
- Why this job: This role offers strong exposure to financial activities in a dynamic market.
- Qualifications: Must be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA) with 2-4 years of experience.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 48000 £ per year.
You will be joining a well-established organisation within the financial services sector, operating in a fast-paced and commercially focused environment. The business works closely with both UK and Head Office teams, providing strong exposure to a broad range of financial activities within a dynamic and evolving market.
As Financial Accounting Specialist, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting and maintaining strong financial controls across the business. You will be responsible for supporting month-end and year-end processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and working closely with stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and drive improvements.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and reviewing monthly financial statements
- Supporting the month-end and year-end close processes
- Performing detailed balance sheet reconciliations
- Supporting statutory reporting and audit requirements
- Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, including IFRS
- Providing analysis and commentary on financial performance
- Supporting process improvements and strengthening financial controls
- Partnering with internal stakeholders to resolve accounting queries
- Working collaboratively with central and Head Office teams
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Fully qualified accountant (ACCA / ACA / CIMA)
- 2-4 years post-qualified experience (or equivalent level)
- Strong financial accounting and reporting experience
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Resilient, proactive, and solutions-focused approach
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience within financial services or a similar environment is desirable.
- Exposure to IFRS (particularly IFRS16) would be advantageous.
What you’ll get in return:
- Competitive Salary
- Benefits
- Company Performance Bonus
- Hybrid Working
If you’re interested in this role, click apply now to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Financial Accountant Specialist employer: Hays
The company operates within the financial services sector, providing a competitive salary and performance bonuses. Located in a dynamic market, the team collaborates closely with UK and Head Office teams, ensuring a broad range of financial activities.
