Financial Accountant in London

SF Partners are supporting a superb organisation who is seeking a Financial Accountant to join a successful and growing international group. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong finance professional looking to take ownership of statutory reporting, audit management and technical accounting activities within a dynamic and evolving business. Reporting into senior finance leadership, the successful candidate will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, playing a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, driving audit excellence and supporting strategic finance initiatives.

This role would particularly suit a qualified accountant with a strong audit experience gained within a Big 4 or Top 10 accountancy practice and is looking for a broad, high-profile position offering genuine exposure and progression opportunities.

The Role of the Financial Accountant:

• Financial Reporting & Statutory Accounts
• Preparation of statutory financial statements for the Group and its subsidiary entities.
• Supporting the preparation of Group consolidated financial statements.
• Assisting with quarterly and year-end statutory reporting requirements.
• Preparing and reviewing key balance sheet reconciliations to support financial reporting accuracy.
• Managing and coordinating the annual Group audit process.
• Acting as a key point of contact for external auditors and internal stakeholders.
• Driving the timely delivery of audit requirements across multiple entities.
• Developing and implementing standardised audit processes, templates and controls to improve efficiency and reporting quality.
• Ensuring robust audit trails and supporting documentation are maintained.
• Preparing technical accounting papers and position papers under UK GAAP and US GAAP.
• Maintaining and updating Group accounting policies and procedures.
• Providing technical guidance and support to finance teams across the Group.
• Liaising with external advisers on statutory accounting and audit-related matters.
• Supporting a range of finance and business improvement projects.
• Working closely with senior leadership, including the CFO and wider finance team, on strategic initiatives.
• Contributing to continuous improvement across reporting, controls and finance processes.

Essential Requirements:

• ACA, ACCA or equivalent qualified.
• Previous external audit experience gained within a Big 4 or Top 10 accountancy practice.
• Strong experience of statutory accounting and audit management.
• Excellent understanding of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Proven track record of delivering audit plans and reporting deadlines successfully.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Advanced Excel and strong Microsoft Office capabilities.
• Experience working within industry following practice training.
• Exposure to US GAAP or a willingness to develop expertise in this area.
• Manufacturing sector experience.
• Previous exposure to Group consolidations and multi-entity environments.