At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare financial accounts, liaise with auditors, and ensure compliance with UK GAAP.
- Company: Global firm based in Canary Wharf, London with a strong finance team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 9-day fortnight, and potential for future remote work.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact in financial accounting.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 5+ years of experience.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
We are looking for a Financial Accountant for a Global firm based in Canary Wharf, London E14 5AA. The role is office based in Canary Wharf; it is not hybrid. The company offers a 9 day – fortnight (every second Friday you have off as holiday). You need to be happy with coming into the office daily. There may be some homeworking going forward but it will be at the discretion of your manager.
Reporting to the Manager UK & HQ Financial Accounting, this individual is responsible for providing financial accounting services to the company's Europe business. Meet all UK statutory reporting requirements and adhere to all internal financial accounting deadlines. In addition, you will provide ad hoc financial reporting and analysis, represent your team on projects, and cover for your manager as required.
Main Responsibilities:
- Prepare statutory accounts for UK entities with supporting schedules and documentation to meet external audit requirements.
- Liaise directly with company auditors (KPMG) and coordinate responses to audit testing.
- Research and apply UK GAAP accounting policy for new or changing business activity.
- Post UK GAAP adjustments into unconsolidated companies in SAP.
- Take a lead role in the interim and year-end SOX control audits, prepare supporting schedules and analysis, and answer queries from KPMG as they arise.
- Coordinate responses and requests for documentation from the wider Europe business.
- Ensure timely and accurate internal monthly corporate reporting to our headquarters in the US. Examples include Benefit analysis, Ad valorem taxes and Allowance for doubtful accounts reports.
- Perform month end close activities as assigned, including accruals and amortisations, payroll accounting, currency revaluations and other ad hoc journals.
- Undertake monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, complete by end of month and to the required standard, ensure open items are followed up and cleared on a timely basis.
- Critically review accounting entries in SAP and overall account balance variances on a monthly basis, to ensure overall integrity of the data in SAP.
- Perform ad hoc statutory and analytical work to support Manager UK & HQ Accounting and the Europe business.
- Represent the financial accounting team on work streams and projects.
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Educated to degree level and must be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
- Up-to-date knowledge of UK GAAP accounting standards (FRS102).
- Post qualification experience in financial accounting and statutory reporting gained in either Practice or a commercial environment (5+ years).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to clearly summarise complex financial reporting issues and articulate them to a non-finance audience.
- Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks concurrently, manage own time and meet all deadlines.
- Experience working in a high pressured environment.
- Advanced user of Excel & SAP.
- Experience using Thomson Reuters OneSource Accounts Production software preferred but not essential.
Commercial Accountant - Hybrid or Working from Home in London employer: Taylor James Resourcing
As a leading Global Broking firm based in London, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility, enabling employees to balance their professional and personal lives effectively while benefiting from continuous growth opportunities through hands-on experience and mentorship within a supportive team environment. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that prioritises employee development and offers competitive remuneration alongside a comprehensive benefits package.
